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Course Cost

Semester: Summer 2025
Credit Hours: 3.0
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Summer 2025
Credit
3.0

Introduction to Sociology is a survey course introducing students to the scientific study of our social world. The emphasis is on the three primary theoretical frameworks (functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interaction) and major concepts foundational to sociology including culture and socialization as well as various forms of stratification and social inequality. Students will leave the class able to utilize sociological research and evidence-based theories to explain social phenomena.

IAI: S7 900

Status Days Times Location Instructor Books / Materials Ticket # CRN
Open -
ONLINE
Course Location

Online

Instruction occurs exclusively online, through the Canvas learning management system, for the duration of the course. Online courses are delivered in an asynchronous manner, which means that students learn from instruction, such as prerecorded video lessons and assigned learning tasks, that is not delivered in-person or in real-time.

 Chatman, Jason Available Apr. 14
253SOC100.920
30103
Meets between: June 16-Aug. 8


This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) instead of traditional textbooks, so there is no cost for course materials. Your instructor will provide direct access to all required materials through the course syllabus or on Canvas.
Open -
ONLINE
Course Location

Online

Instruction occurs exclusively online, through the Canvas learning management system, for the duration of the course. Online courses are delivered in an asynchronous manner, which means that students learn from instruction, such as prerecorded video lessons and assigned learning tasks, that is not delivered in-person or in real-time.

 Chatman, Jason Available Apr. 14
253SOC100.922
30105
Meets between: June 16-July 11


This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) instead of traditional textbooks, so there is no cost for course materials. Your instructor will provide direct access to all required materials through the course syllabus or on Canvas.
Open -
ONLINE
Course Location

Online

Instruction occurs exclusively online, through the Canvas learning management system, for the duration of the course. Online courses are delivered in an asynchronous manner, which means that students learn from instruction, such as prerecorded video lessons and assigned learning tasks, that is not delivered in-person or in real-time.

 Chatman, Jason Available Apr. 14
253SOC100.923
30106
Meets between: July 14-Aug. 8


This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) instead of traditional textbooks, so there is no cost for course materials. Your instructor will provide direct access to all required materials through the course syllabus or on Canvas.
Waitlist Only -
ONLINE
Course Location

Online

Instruction occurs exclusively online, through the Canvas learning management system, for the duration of the course. Online courses are delivered in an asynchronous manner, which means that students learn from instruction, such as prerecorded video lessons and assigned learning tasks, that is not delivered in-person or in real-time.

 Thibodeau, Dr. Tracy Available Apr. 14
253SOC100.921
30104
Meets between: June 16-Aug. 8


This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) instead of traditional textbooks, so there is no cost for course materials. Your instructor will provide direct access to all required materials through the course syllabus or on Canvas.