COURSE ID: HI060SYNA03

Sociology I

Current 2026-27
Start Date: August 17, 2026
End Date: May 20, 2027
District: Niobrara County School District #1
Grade Levels: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Provider: Sociology I

This one-semester elective introduces students to sociology through a practical, hands-on approach. Students explore the development of sociology as a social science, sociological concepts and processes, and the relationship between individuals and society. Topics include culture, social structure, socialization, social change, types of societies, and the impact of industrialization. Students also study major sociologists and their contributions, examine cultural norms, analyze life stages and socialization, and explore the role of family as a key social institution.