X describe how sociology contributes to understanding human experiences. X X X apply the sociological imagination to an understanding of the intersection of biography and history within social structures. X X apply sociological concepts and principles to individual experiences and the social world. X compare and contrast major theoretical orientations. X explain how theories reflect and affect the historical and cultural context in which they developed.
X X describe major theories in selected substantive areas of sociology.
X X X formulate empirical research questions. X X identify materials, research, and data relevant to research questions. X identify major methodological approaches and describe the general role of methods in building sociological knowledge. X X explain and apply basic statistical principles and techniques. X X evaluate statistical information and analyses.