Sociology Course
Stonebridge College.
Summary
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
Overview
Sociology is essentially the study of human society. It examines the origins and development of society, human social relationships as well as the organisations and institutions within society. Sociology seeks to understand how human thoughts and behaviours both shape and are shaped by surrounding cultural and social structures.
This sociology training course provides a broad overview of the principles and practice of sociology. The course covers social systems, the socialisation process, common social institutions, social issues, social stratification and social organisation of groups.
Description
Unit 1 What is sociology?
- The history of sociology
- The study of sociology
- Theoretical perspectives
- Sociological methods
- General sociological theory
Unit 2 Social systems
- Society
- Classical views on social change
- Culture
- Theories on culture
- Economic systems
- Identity
- Gender
- Age
- Ethnicity
- Social class
- Region of origin
Unit 3 The socialisation process
- Values
- Norms
- Roles
- Status
- Theoretical understandings of socialisation
Unit 4 Common social institutions
- The family
- Education
- Religion
- Financial institutions
- Work and Industry
- Political institutions
- Health care
Unit 5 Social Issues
- Poverty
- Unemployment
- Crime and deviance
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Drug abuse
- Social control
Unit 6 Social stratification
- Social class stratification
- Ethnic group stratification
- Gender stratification
- Theories of stratification
Unit 7 Social organisation of groups
- Demography
- Groups
- Collective behaviour
- Social movements
- Social psychology
What Could I Do After Taking This Sociology Course?
Build your career. Sociology covers such a diverse range of subject matter, and people who study sociology gain such a range of highly valuable skills, that many employers see a background in sociology as relevant and valuable.
Continue your training. If you wish to build on your knowledge of sociology, you could continue your training and education in sociology by studying psychology, business, law, criminology, economics, and other related subjects. You could even go further and obtain a sociology degree.
Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Career path
What Could I Do After Taking This Sociology Course?
Build your career. Sociology covers such a diverse range of subject matter, many employers see a background in sociology as relevant and valuable.
Continue your training. If you wish to build on your knowledge of sociology, you could continue your training and education in sociology by studying other related subjects.
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