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Sociological Theory

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWeFr 9a.m. – 9:50a.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0034 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWeFr 9a.m. – 9:50a.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0034
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course is a study of basic sociological works in theory. Students will read and discuss both classical and contemporary theorists. Students will learn to identify different schools of sociological theory, explain the relationship between different schools of sociological theory, and apply sociological theory to contemporary events.

Prerequisites

SOCIOL 101.

Guest registration opens Jan 4

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0034

Enrolled / Capacity

24 / 40

Status

Closed

Instructor

Matthew Gregory

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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