ACSW_SOCI100: Sociology Fundamentals (Professional)

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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

What Will You Learn?

  • 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

  • 00:00
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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
  • 00:00
  • 00:00
  • LO2: Explain Research Questions and Hypotheses
    00:00
  • LO3: Apply Sociological Research to Social Services
    00:00
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • 00:00
  • 00:00
  • LO2: Understand the Process of Cultural Transmission
    00:00
  • LO3: Evaluate the Impact of Globalization on Culture
    00:00
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 4: Socialization
    00:00
  • LO1: Define Socialization and Its Importance
    00:00
  • 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
    00:00
  • LO1: Describe the Concept of Social Groups
    00:00
  • LO2: Classify Formal Organizations and Bureaucracies
    00:00
  • LO3: Illustrate Knowledge of Groups and Organizations in Social Services
    00:00
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 6: Types of Learning
    00:00
  • LO1: Discuss the Concept of Learning in Sociology
    00:00
  • LO2: Analyze the Role of Socialization in Learning
    00:00
  • LO3: Explain Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Learning Opportunities
    00:00
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 7: Types of Memory
    00:00
  • LO1: Describe the Concept of Memory in Sociology
    00:00
  • LO2: Analyze the Processes of Memory Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval
    00:00
  • LO3: Examine the Implications of Memory Research for Social Services
    00:00
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 8: Social Stratification
    00:00
  • LO1: Discuss the Concept of Social Stratification
    00:00
  • LO2: Identify the Dimensions of Social Stratification
    00:00
  • LO3: Analyze the Role of Institutions in Maintaining Stratification
    00:00
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 9: Race and Ethnicity
    00:00
  • LO1: Describe the Concepts of Race and Ethnicity
    00:00
  • LO2: Explore the Social Construction of Race and Ethnicity
    00:00
  • LO3: Demonstrate the Knowledge of Race and Ethnicity in Social Services Practice
    00:00
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 10: Aging and Elderly
    00:00
  • LO1: Discuss the Sociological Perspectives on Aging
    00:00
  • LO2: Explain the Social and Economic Challenges Faced by the Elderly
    00:00
  • LO3: Classify Promoting Positive Aging and Elderly Well-Being
    00:00
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 11: Family Population
    00:00
  • LO1: Define Key Concepts Related to Family and Population
    00:00
  • LO2: Explore Theories of Family and Population
    00:00
  • LO3: Examine the Role of Family in Socialization and Development
    00:00
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 12: Environment
    00:00
  • LO1: Describe the Sociological Perspective on the Environment
    00:00
  • 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
    00:00
  • LO1: Define Social Movements and Their Characteristics
    00:00
  • 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
    00:00
  • LO1: Explain the Theories of Social Change
    00:00
  • 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

Final Exam

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