Course Syllabus

Syllabus Sociology, One Half Unit

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Welcome

We are pleased that you selected this course to fulfill your unique educational needs. You are now a member of the Mizzou  Academy's global student body.  

Course Overview

What makes a society? Take a moment to think about your family, community, and other groups in which you may, or may not, belong. How does society affect our lives and interactions with others? How do the parts of society fit together and change, as well as makes us aware of the consequences of that social change? These are the types of questions you will be answering as part of your journey into Sociology.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to

  • Apply basic sociological concepts and theories to everyday life.
  • Compare and contrast the theoretical perspectives of functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism.

PreRequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.  

Required Materials

All materials are included within the course.  There is no external textbook.  However, a headset may be beneficial for viewing videos.

Technical Requirements

The most up-to-date requirements can be found here: 

Additional requirements for the course are below: 

  • audio and video recording capabilities (e.g. smartphone, camera)

Accessibility

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.

Exams

You are required to take two (2) proctored exams for this course.  Each exam will contain multiple-choice questions.  There are two writing prompts that are part of the examination category.  However, the writing prompts will be submitted separately, and are not part of the proctored time. 

Grades

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on assignments and exams.

The following grading scale applies only to students who meet this standard:

Grading Scale
Grade Percentage
A 90–100
B 80–89
C 70–79
D 60–69
F 0–59

After completing the course, unofficial transcripts will be available in the Tiger Portal. See this page for information on requesting official transcripts. 

Canvas and Technical Support

Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.