Sociology is a behavioral science that studies the relationship of people and their social environment. This course is designed to introduce students to the scientific study of human behavior. Students will develop an awareness of the complexity of human behavior, the relationship of the socialization process to one's own self-concept and the formation of values, and challenges students to examine social behavior and issues in the light of existing evidence. Significant reading and writing assignments are part of this course.

Units of study include:

• Introduction to Sociology

• Society and Culture

• Socialization

• Deviance