Introduction to Sociology I: Concepts and Methods
Sociology · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Every Year
The calendar doesn't say which term this runs in. The sections below show the terms it actually runs in this year.
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
SOC-1100 prerequisites
Taking SOC-1100 is a prerequisite for 62 courses directly, and opens 83 once their own follow-ons are counted.
- CCMB-2901Professional Practice and Patient Care in Radiation Therapy I
- SOC-1102Introduction to Sociology II: Applications
- SOC-2000Sociology of Sport
- SOC-2001Sociology of Leisure
- SOC-2010Classical Sociological Theory
- SOC-201120th Century Sociological Theory
- SOC-2012Contemporary Sociological Theory
- SOC-2101Social Inequality in the Era of Globalization
- SOC-2103Sociology of Families
- SOC-2104Sociology of Work
- SOC-2105Race, Ethnic and Indigenous Relations
- SOC-2107Criminological Theory
- and 50 more.
Where SOC-1100 counts
Counts toward 6 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of sociology. Topics include classical and contemporary sociological theory, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and the foundational concepts of social structure, culture, and socialization.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and SOC-1101 | SOC-1105.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.