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Introduction to General Sociology
Course Overview
Study of human social behavior. Social and cultural aspects of the emergence, maintenance, modification, and adjustment of human groups.
Course Information
- Course Number:
- SOC 101
- Credit:
- 3
- Grading:
- Letter-based Grading A-F
- Categories:
- Humanities and Social Science
Program Information
- Summer College Program
Emory Summer College is a nonresidential program in which exceptional high school students, who have completed their sophomore or junior year, may enroll in Emory undergraduate courses and earn college credit.
Course Dates and Details
| Program | Course Dates | Class Time | Format | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer College Program | Session 2: Mon, Jun 29 - Fri, Aug 7, 2026 |
| online | open |
Instructors
Deric Shannon
Deric Shannon grew up in Indiana, where he received his BA and MA at Ball State University. He then completed his PhD at the University of Connecticut in Sociology with a graduate certificate in Women's Studies. His current teaching and research centers on global political economy, the sociology of food, sustainability, and ecology.