SOC 205 - United States Society

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Examines organized systems of behavior and how institutions interrelate and impact individuals and groups. Emphasizes the differential benefits of established social arrangements. Covers the family, government, religion, education, health care, and medicine, the economy, formal organizations, and the sociology of work. Although focus is on U.S. society, global themes are explored.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.