Courses and Schedules
SOC-1010 Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology 
Sociology sheds light on the diverse people and cultures of the United States and the world. The discipline helps humankind understand social change and social problems. This course introduces sociology, the scientific study of social behavior and interaction, as a field with broad application for understanding social activity and addressing social problems. Students will develop their sociological imagination and will be introduced to sociological research skills. The course explores topics related to diversity and inequity at multiple levels and emphasizes how social structure impacts the decisions and actions of people based on group membership, including race, ethnicity, class and gender.
Study Methods:
e-Pack® (SOC-1010-EP): (e-Pack® courses are not included in Zero Textbook Cost options)- Mar 2026, Apr 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026, Jul 2026, Aug 2026, Sep 2026, Oct 2026, Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027, May 2027, Jun 2027
Guided Study (SOC-1010-GS):- Mar 2026, Apr 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026, Jul 2026, Aug 2026, Sep 2026, Oct 2026, Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027, May 2027, Jun 2027
Online Courses (SOC-1010-OL):- Mar 2026, Apr 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026, Jul 2026, Aug 2026, Sep 2026, Oct 2026, Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027, May 2027, Jun 2027
TECEP® Examination (SOC-1010-TE):- Mar 2026, Apr 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026, Jul 2026, Aug 2026, Sep 2026, Oct 2026, Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027, May 2027, Jun 2027
Self-Directed Courses (SOC-1010-SD): This course is offered every term.
NCPACE Courses (SOC-1010-CD): This course is offered every term.
Credits: 3
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