SOC 274 - Sociology of the Family

Offered WI in even years
Lecture- 3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: SOC 171 - Introduction to Sociology or PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale) or Instructor Permission
This course will explore various topics related to family life in the United States, including youth-to-adult transitions, marriage, divorce, childrearing, and the care of elderly.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify and explain key concepts, trends, and theories related to the sociological study of families.
Express ideas in written and oral communication effectively (accurate, logically organized, grammatically sound, and properly cited).
Identify how the concepts in this course are present in and relevant to their personal, social, and work lives.
Connect ideas learned in this class to each other.
Discuss how struggles people face as a result of existing family issues and institutional practices.
Appreciate the importance of sociology as a tool for understanding family and family life.
Develop more effective learning habits.