SOCY1001

Introductory Sociology

Offered every semester. Do not take SOCY1001 if you have already taken SOCY1002. Only one of these courses will count toward the major or minor. 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. Monday and Wednesday meetings will be lecture-based while Friday meetings will be reserved for smaller sociology labs led by teaching assistants.

Course overview

Department
Sociology
School
MCAS
Credits
0

Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
  • University Core: Social Science (All undergraduates)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

4.03 / 5

Based on 1,395 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Jessica L Bolin · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 02
    Summer 2026 · Joshua D Seim · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Alyssa W Goldman · 245 Beacon Street Room 107 MW 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Lacee Satcher · 245 Beacon Street Room 107 MW 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · 245 Beacon Street Room 229 F 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Campion Hall 300 F 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 05
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Campion Hall 10 F 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 06
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · 245 Beacon Street Room 229 F 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
  • Section 07
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · 245 Beacon Street Room 205 F 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
  • Section 08
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · 245 Beacon Street Room 214 F 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered