Students survey sociology as a discipline, examining such topics as sociological theory and methods and selected substantive areas.
Students gain an understanding of the methods used for studying society.
They learn to relate social theories to observable social behavior. Observations are made of the relationships of the students' personal experiences with the more general social processes. Students gain an understanding of the theoretical principles of contemporary criminological enterprises. Students broaden their knowledge about the causes and patterns of crime. They then analyze and distinguish criminology from criminal justice.