SSSW_SOCI100: Sociology Fundamentals (Professional)

About Course

Sociology is the study of society through the examination of human interactions and cultural phenomena.
This course is designed to introduce you to a range of basic sociological principles focusing on key theories and research, broad concepts of race and ethnicity, the effects of these on groups and individuals and the impact on the client-counselor relationship.

After the completion of this course you will be able to delve into the following mentioned streams of Sociology Fundamentals

Human Resources Management
Social Worker
School Counselor
Consumer Relations Specialist
Criminologist
Sociologist

Demonstrate an understanding of sociological terminology, concepts, and theories.
Describe and discuss key theoretical and research approaches.
Identify the techniques sociologists use to collect and analysis data.
Apply the sociological perspective to describe social phenomena.
Identify causes of social issues through the study of social change.
Describe the role of culture in society.
Describe how individuals and society symbiotically influence and change each other.
Be able to examine how culture enables and constrains.
Examine the relationship of race, class, and gender and social change.
Describe theories of social inequity and social change.
Explain how culture, society, and health are interconnected.

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Sociological Perspective

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LO1: Define Key Sociological Concepts and Theories

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LO2: Examine Issues of Social Inequality and Stratification

00:00
LO3: Analyze Social Phenomena Using Sociological Perspectives

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 2: Sociological Investigation

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LO1: Describe the Scientific Methods in Sociology

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LO2: Explain Research Questions and Hypotheses

00:00
LO3: Apply Sociological Research to Social Services

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 3: Culture Society

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LO1: Define Culture and Its Components in Sociological Context

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LO2: Understand the Process of Cultural Transmission

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LO3: Evaluate the Impact of Globalization on Culture

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 4: Socialization

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LO1: Define Socialization and Its Importance

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LO2: Explore the Impact of Socialization on Identity Formation

00:00
LO3: Address Socialization Issues in Social Services Practice

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 5: Groups and Organizations

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LO1: Describe the Concept of Social Groups

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LO2: Classify Formal Organizations and Bureaucracies

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LO3: Illustrate Knowledge of Groups and Organizations in Social Services

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 6: Types of Learning

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LO1: Discuss the Concept of Learning in Sociology

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LO2: Analyze the Role of Socialization in Learning

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LO3: Explain Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Learning Opportunities

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LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 7: Types of Memory

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LO1: Describe the Concept of Memory in Sociology

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LO2: Analyze the Processes of Memory Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval

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LO3: Examine the Implications of Memory Research for Social Services

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 8: Social Stratification

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LO1: Discuss the Concept of Social Stratification

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LO2: Identify the Dimensions of Social Stratification

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LO3: Analyze the Role of Institutions in Maintaining Stratification

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 9: Race and Ethnicity

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LO1: Describe the Concepts of Race and Ethnicity

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LO2: Explore the Social Construction of Race and Ethnicity

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LO3: Demonstrate the Knowledge of Race and Ethnicity in Social Services Practice

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 10: Aging and Elderly

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LO1: Discuss the Sociological Perspectives on Aging

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LO2: Explain the Social and Economic Challenges Faced by the Elderly

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LO3: Classify Promoting Positive Aging and Elderly Well-Being

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LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 11: Family Population

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LO1: Define Key Concepts Related to Family and Population

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LO2: Explore Theories of Family and Population

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LO3: Examine the Role of Family in Socialization and Development

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 12: Environment

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LO1: Describe the Sociological Perspective on the Environment

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LO2: Explain the Social Movements and Advocacy Related to Environmental Issues

00:00
LO3: Analyze the Impact of Environmental Issues on Society

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 13: Social Movements

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LO1: Define Social Movements and Their Characteristics

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LO2: Examine the Role of Media and Technology in Social Movements

00:00
LO3: Evaluate the Effectiveness of Social Movements

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Topic 14: Social Change

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LO1: Explain the Theories of Social Change

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LO2: Describe the Role of Social Institutions in Social Change

00:00
LO3: Evaluate the Effectiveness of Social Change Efforts

00:00
LO4: Knowledge Check
Module Based Quiz

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Sociological Perspective

LO1: Define Key Sociological Concepts and Theories

LO2: Examine Issues of Social Inequality and Stratification

LO3: Analyze Social Phenomena Using Sociological Perspectives

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 2: Sociological Investigation

LO1: Describe the Scientific Methods in Sociology

LO2: Explain Research Questions and Hypotheses

LO3: Apply Sociological Research to Social Services

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 3: Culture Society

LO1: Define Culture and Its Components in Sociological Context

LO2: Understand the Process of Cultural Transmission

LO3: Evaluate the Impact of Globalization on Culture

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 4: Socialization

LO1: Define Socialization and Its Importance

LO2: Explore the Impact of Socialization on Identity Formation

LO3: Address Socialization Issues in Social Services Practice

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 5: Groups and Organizations

LO1: Describe the Concept of Social Groups

LO2: Classify Formal Organizations and Bureaucracies

LO3: Illustrate Knowledge of Groups and Organizations in Social Services

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 6: Types of Learning

LO1: Discuss the Concept of Learning in Sociology

LO2: Analyze the Role of Socialization in Learning

LO3: Explain Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Learning Opportunities

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 7: Types of Memory

LO1: Describe the Concept of Memory in Sociology

LO2: Analyze the Processes of Memory Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval

LO3: Examine the Implications of Memory Research for Social Services

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 8: Social Stratification

LO1: Discuss the Concept of Social Stratification

LO2: Identify the Dimensions of Social Stratification

LO3: Analyze the Role of Institutions in Maintaining Stratification

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 9: Race and Ethnicity

LO1: Describe the Concepts of Race and Ethnicity

LO2: Explore the Social Construction of Race and Ethnicity

LO3: Demonstrate the Knowledge of Race and Ethnicity in Social Services Practice

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 10: Aging and Elderly

LO1: Discuss the Sociological Perspectives on Aging

LO2: Explain the Social and Economic Challenges Faced by the Elderly

LO3: Classify Promoting Positive Aging and Elderly Well-Being

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 11: Family Population

LO1: Define Key Concepts Related to Family and Population

LO2: Explore Theories of Family and Population

LO3: Examine the Role of Family in Socialization and Development

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 12: Environment

LO1: Describe the Sociological Perspective on the Environment

LO2: Explain the Social Movements and Advocacy Related to Environmental Issues

LO3: Analyze the Impact of Environmental Issues on Society

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 13: Social Movements

LO1: Define Social Movements and Their Characteristics

LO2: Examine the Role of Media and Technology in Social Movements

LO3: Evaluate the Effectiveness of Social Movements

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 14: Social Change

LO1: Explain the Theories of Social Change

LO2: Describe the Role of Social Institutions in Social Change

LO3: Evaluate the Effectiveness of Social Change Efforts

LO4: Knowledge Check

Module Based Quiz

Final Exam

Final Exam: Sociology Fundamentals

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