SOC108 The Sociology of Diversity

This course offers a strong sociological analysis of diversity and cultural competence in the United States. It provides a foundation designed to increase student’s awareness, knowledge, and critical thinking skills in relation to diversity in social institutions. A major emphasis will be on examining intersectionality, oppression, and social justice. While focusing on macro and micro sociological frameworks, the integrative approach of this course also incorporates relevant concepts in social psychology, anthropology, and cultural histories in order to understand the complex dynamics between the individual, groups, and society in our multicultural world. Fulfills open, liberal arts, social science, and behavioral science electives.

Credits

Prerequisite

Communications Proficiency

Electives

BEH - Behavioral Science Elective
CRJ - Criminal Justice Elective
LA - Liberal Arts Elective
MTBS - Mass Transfer Behav Science
OPEN - Open Elective
SOSC - Social Science Elective