The Introductory Sociology examination is designed to assess an
individual's knowledge of the material typically presented in a
one-semester introductory-level sociology course at most colleges and
universities. The examination emphasizes basic facts and concepts as
well as general theoretical approaches used by sociologists on the
topics of institutions, social patterns, social processes, social
stratifications and the sociological perspective. Highly-specialized
knowledge of the subject and the methodology of the discipline is not
required or measured by the test content.