COURSE NAME: Sociology (SCCC)

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Schalmont

Instructor: Bronson Knaggs

Half-Year Course

Maximum Total Class Enrollment - All Sites: 24

Course Prerequisites: Juniors or seniors who are serious students.

Course Description: A systematic introduction to the major sociological concepts for understanding the
structure and dynamics of contemporary society. Major topics include an introduction to social methods of
inquiry, major schools of thought, culture, social structure, socialization, self and social interaction, groups
and social organizations, and racial and ethnic relations. Students will learn more about their interactions
with other people and with social institutions as they proceed through this area of study.

This course seeks to follow the National High School Sociology Standards. Students will participate in various
classroom activities, complete a final project, and take quizzes and tests in order to be evaluated in this
course.

Students will receive a grade each quarter worth 40% of their final grade. Each student will complete a final
exam worth 20% of his or her course grade at the end of the semester.

Other Notes: This course is designed to prepare students to succeed in their post high school studies.

For College Credit Courses Only:

Sponsoring College: Schenectady County Community College

Number of Credits: 3

Approximate Tuition Fee (Per Credit) : $0.00 Books and credits are provided free of charge to students.

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