Sociological Theory (SOCY 270)

• College: College of Arts and Sciences
• Department: Social Sciences Dept
• Credit Hours: 3
• This course has a lecture with 3 hours.

This course grounds students in the general application of sociological theory as an analytical framework for scientific empirical observation. Builds on general theoretical framework introduced in SOCY 121. This course moves students to use sociological theory as a tool for organizing knowledge. Students are challenged to make use of their knowledge of theory to do sociology. The concentrations of race, ethnicity, gender and community are also linked to the theoretical frameworks considered. Prerequisites: SOCY 121. Typically Offered Fall only.