SOCY 2513 Sociology Syllabus H02 Spring 2026

Credit Hours 3.00 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical/Lab Hours 0
Type of Credit
CIP Code
45.1101
Course Meeting Time

MW 8-9 am

Course Description

This course will acquaint the student with basic concepts and methods used in the study of sociology. Materials will cover major social differences, such as class, race, sex, age, and deviant behavior. Institutions of social life, such as family, education, religion, power, and work will be examined. AAS: Business elective. IAI: S7 900.

Prerequisites

Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

Course Alignment

IAI Number
S7-900
IAI Title
Sociology, Introduction
General Education Outcomes

General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:

  1. Critical Thinking
  2. Responsibility
Explanation of Course Alignment

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Faculty Contact Information

Faculty Name
Trisha Dandurand
Faculty Email
Faculty Phone
815-200-2000
Faculty Office Number
L234
Faculty Student Support Hours

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Course Information

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Understand the "sociological imagination" and use it to analyze the life experiences of the self and others.
  2. Identify and explain the major sociological perspectives and theories within the field of sociology.
  3. Analyze social phenomena utilizing the major sociological perspectives and theories.
  4. List the basic research methods employed in sociology.
  5. Explain the basic concepts used in sociology
Topical Outline
  1. Introduction to Sociology 
  2. Intro to Methods 
  3. Culture 
  4. Socialization and Development 
  5. Social interaction
  6. Groups and organizations
  7. Deviance 
  8. Social Inequality 
  9. Gender and sexuality 
  10. Race 
  11. Politics and Economy 
  12. Families 
  13. Education and Religion 
  14. Population and Urbanization
Textbook/s and Course Materials

no textbooks, just bring a journal

Methods of Evaluation

Test

quizzes

papers

lots of writing

 

Academic Division

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700

Course Policies

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Expectations for Classroom and Online Behavior

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Course Calendar

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College Policies, Resources and Supports

College Policies

For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide. 

Resources

KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:

  • Clubs and organizations
  • Counseling and referral services
  • Office of disability services
  • Student complaint policy
  • Transfer services
  • Tutoring services, etc.