Introduction to Sociology (SSC125) (v.5)
Issued by
Penn Foster
The course objective is to introduce the field of sociology. Students will learn about social structure, forms of power, and social relationships; deviance, crime, and social control; issues related to identity and inequality regarding class, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, and sexuality; social institutions including the family, religion, education, work, and the media; and the topics of health, politics, social movements, globalization, and social change.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
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Skills
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include written papers, examinations, performance rubrics/checklists, with a minimum passing score of 70%.
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Instructional strategies include: audio visual materials, discussion, practical exercises, lectures.