MCSO 1001 Introductory Sociology

Name: Introductory Sociology
Rating: 4.41 (18 reviews)

This course introduces students to the field of sociology and covers some of its most essential concepts, theories, and methods. Special attention will be paid to understanding social structure and its role in shaping individual and population outcomes and life chances. This course will cover a range of topics that may include family, work, education, politics, medicine, crime, religion, media, and social change. This course satisfies the social science core and is open to a range of students from any major. However, SOCY1001 is also designed as a gateway to the sociology major and minor.

Course overview

Department: Messina College
School: MCBC
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Annually

Catalog details

Satisfies core: Social Science,Cultural Diversity

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Requirements fulfilled

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Official evaluation summary

4.41 / 5

Based on 18 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Melissa Macdonald
Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.56/5

Sections

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