Valley High – Sociology – Alternate

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course covers the fundamentals of sociology. It includes the study of how groups relate to each other, how groups change, the role of the individual in groups, and how groups affect individual members. Students investigate the components of culture, the structure of society, social behaviors of individuals in society, and current social problems. A variety of learning techniques are utilized to meet the needs of students of all ability levels including collaborative opportunities for experiential content learning. This course does not cover the breadth and depth of the Sociology class and DOES NOT meet the state graduation requirements. This course is designed to facilitate learning outcomes appropriate to the student's instructional needs as documented in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).