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Sociology coursework inspires new ways to see and connect with the world
Explore the fascinating field of human behavior and societies — from global social movements to the individual experience — in COCC’s thought-provoking Sociology program. Students can investigate cultures, economics, the environment, religion, sports, race, gender, social class, and many other topics.
Built around an educational experience of group and class discussions, Sociology brings learning to life. The following course roundup is intended to provide a sense of the program’s range and depth of study.
Looking at both historical and modern societies, Introduction to Sociology considers the influence of social and cultural factors on human behavior. The class applies layers of culture, socialization, groups, deviance, sexuality, stratification, race, and gender, forging a new appreciation for social dynamics and social institutions.
In Race, Class, and Gender, students explore systems of privilege and domination as interrelated and shaped by historical, institutional, political, and social forces. Students learn to apply sociological theories to addressing the intersection between race, class, gender, and other aspects of human identities.
Social Deviance takes an in-depth look at deviance in society through social controls and crime, touching on concepts like stigma and moral panics. Students weigh cultural and political assumptions regarding deviance and social control.
Learn to analyze the central factors influencing mass media, sports, advertising and marketing, and film in Sociology of Popular Culture. How is culture produced and received? How does the audience position influence interpretations of culture and individual identities?
Sociology of the Environment covers cultural origins and consequences of various social and environmental problems. Topics include colonialism, economic exploitation, political economy, sustainability, global stratification, environmental racism, and classism.
Explore these and other courses in the diverse catalog of Sociology courses at COCC.