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2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook

SYG 2000 - Introduction to Sociology



Prerequisite(s): Placement at the college level or completion of the appropriate exit-level developmental course(s) with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite(s): None
In this course, students will gain an understanding of the basic sociological concepts and vocabulary, including the methodological tools, sociological perspectives, and scientific procedures used by social scientists to collect data and conduct research. Topics generally include: society and culture, institutions, socialization, influences, crime, change, groups, sex, race and ethnicity, family, class, and population.
Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fees: None
Course Designations: College Transfer. Meets AA General Education, Social Sciences requirement.