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Introductory Sociology (SOC) Exam Blueprint

SOC

CLEP

100Questions
90 minDuration
50/0-200Passing Score
$93Price
1Languages
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Exam Domains

Institutions Institutions 20%
  • InstitutionsInstitutions
    Economic; Educational; Family; Medical; Political; Religious
Social Patterns Social Patterns 10%
  • Social PatternsSocial Patterns
    Community; Demography; Human ecology/environmental sociology; Rural/urban patterns
Social Processes Social Processes 25%
  • Social ProcessesSocial Processes
    Collective behavior and social movements; Culture; Deviance and social control; Groups and organizations; Social change; Social interaction; Socialization
Social Stratification (Process and Structure) Social Stratification (Process and Structure) 25%
  • Social Stratification (Process and Structure)Social Stratification (Process and Structure)
    Aging; Power and social inequality; Professions and occupations; Race and ethnic relations; Sex and gender roles; Social class; Social mobility
The Sociological Perspective The Sociological Perspective 20%
  • The Sociological PerspectiveThe Sociological Perspective
    History of sociology; Methods; Sociological theory

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatMultiple-choice (computer-based)
PrerequisitesCompletion of a one-semester introductory sociology course.
Retake PolicyEach institution reserves the right to set its own credit-granting policy, which may differ from the American Council on Education (ACE). Contact your college to find out the score required for credit and the number of credit hours granted.
LanguagesEnglish

Official Study Resources

official study guideCLEP Introductory Sociology Examination Guide ($10)
articleStudy Resources: Introductory Sociology
articleSample Questions: Introductory Sociology
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