1. Understand the sociological perspective and its role in interpreting social reality.
2. Understand sociological concepts and theoretical perspectives.
2. Understand the effects of social forces on behavior and the effects of group membership in society.
3. Understand the effects of domestic and global social forces on social institutions.
4. Understand how social structures operate and the processes of societal social change.
5. Acquire an awareness of cultural diversity within and among societies.
6. Acquire skills in the use of computers and statistical procedures in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data.
7. Formulate and evaluate research methodologies for the analysis of social phenomena.
8. Acquire and apply critical thinking skills to sociological data and theory.
