There will be a required on-campus orientation the first week of the semester. Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior in groups and the social forces that shape society.
Special attention is given to the application of sociological ideas and analysis.
Topics include methods of research, major sociological theory, culture, socialization, group dynamics, and interaction, deviance, social stratification, and social institutions such as the family. E-mail the instructor before the first day of the semester for the course syllabus and further information on logging in and getting started on the course. Thus it is possible to satisfy ARCC's Goal 5 requirement for the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum completely online. If you are not an Anoka-Ramsey student, it is important to check with a counselor at your home college to find out how this will count toward your degree requirements.