Sociology Competency Courses

College of Course Number

Course Title Competency Acquired
CSU Stanislaus
SOCL 3000

SOCL 3400
Classical Theory


Contemporary Theory
Ability to evaluate and discuss theories critically,
and apply theories to current social problems and
issues.
Acquaintance with fundamental sociological
theories that guide research, analysis, and
understanding of issues relevant to the social,
political, and economic world.
CSU Stanislaus
SOCL 3030

SOCL 4030
Research Methods


Research Analysis
Learned research methodology by actively doing it
such as survey, interviews, observation,
experimental design, and evaluation.
Learned basic statistical techniques such as
central tendency, dispersion, constructing and
interpreting tables and graphs, descriptive and
inferential statistics, tests of significance, and
linear regression. Literacy of computer software
SPSS.
CSU Stanislaus
SOCL 2000
Intergenerational Experiences Understanding of cross-generational experiences
encompassing post-adolescence, young
adulthood, middle age, and the latter part of the
life cycle.
CSU Stanislaus
SOCL 3310
Social Inequality Contextualization of inequalities within
sociological theory in order to explain the
overlaps and connections between different
expressions and consequences of inequality,
exploration of responses both in the form of
policy and activism.
CSU Stanislaus
SOCL 4010
Race and Ethnic Relations A critical view towards generalizations regarding
inner-group relations, especially in the areas of
prejudice and discrimination.