This is a very exciting course which many social science scholars have termed as the Queen Mother of all social sciences. Many people not schooled in sociology liken it to socialization which is incorrect. Socialization is a small part of sociology and shall be covered in due course. In this course all sociological concepts will be introduced to you. This is an interactive instructional module that uses both action and collaborative learning styles that provide you with diverse online learning experiences and effective learning processes. The key purpose of this module is to expose you basic sociological concepts and knowledge enough to illuminate your interest in social sciences and particularly sociology. The intention is to equip you with the necessary intellectual infrastructure to analyze societal structures and processes with the aim of creating and furthering positive reform

Sociology is the scientific study of the human interaction. It is the systematic study of social behavior and human groups. It focuses primarily on the influence of social relationships on people's attitudes and behavior and on how societies are established and change. [e.g., Tattoo, piercing]