Physical, social, cognitive, and emotional growth and development of young children within the family and varied cultural settings.

Sociological approaches to inequality and contemporary social issues regarding race, ethnicity, class, gender.

Basic principles of the government of the United States: constitutionalism, separation of powers, federalism, civil liberties; politics; legislative, executive, and judicial organization; functions of government.

Relations among the various ethnic, religious, racial, and political minorities and majorities, with special reference to the United States.