2022-2023 Catalog [Archived] [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology
3 units
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC
This course introduces students to the major theoretical perspectives, concepts, and areas of study in sociology. It critically examines the relationship between the social environment and human behavior, specifically on how social forces such as race, gender, sexuality, age, and social class shape our everyday lives. In addition to learning sociological theories and research methods, students gain an understanding of sociological concepts such as culture, socialization, social institutions, deviance, stratification, and social change.
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SOCI 101H - Honors Introduction to Sociology
3 units
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC
This honors course, intended for students in the Honors Transfer Program, introduces students to the major theoretical perspectives, concepts, and areas of study in sociology. It critically examines the relationship between the social environment and human behavior, specifically on how social forces such as race, gender, sexuality, age, and social class shape our everyday lives. In addition to learning sociological theories and research methods, students gain an understanding of sociological concepts such as culture, socialization, social institutions, deviance, stratification, and social change. This course is enriched through extensive, rigorous reading, writing, and research assignments.
Note: Students may take either SOCI 101 or Sociology 101H. Duplicate credit will not be awarded
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SOCI 102 - Families and Intimate Relationships
3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: SOCI 101 eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC
This course provides students with a sociological perspective on families and intimate relationships in the United States. Both historical and contemporary aspects of partnership, singlehood, dating, love, marriage, intimacy, dyadic and multiple-partner relationships, parenthood, divorce and break-ups are examined. Students use theoretical perspectives to analyze components of families and intimate relationships including gender socialization, parenting styles, communication and conflict resolution. Course content emphasizes diverse family structures and how social categories like social class, race/ethnicity, age, gender, and sexuality shape broad patterns and personal experiences within families and intimate relationships.
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SOCI 104 - Social Problems
3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: SOCI 101 eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC
In this course, students explore various social problems from a sociological perspective. Students apply sociological theories and concepts to examine social problems related to race, gender, sexuality, age, and social class. Problems experienced in our social institutions such as the family educational system, criminal justice system, healthcare, media, and environment are analyzed. Using a ‘sociological imagination,’ students explore potential solutions and strategies to address contemporary social problems at both micro and macro levels.
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SOCI 107 - Issues of Race and Ethnicity in the United States
3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: SOCI 101 eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC
In this course, students examine issues of race and ethnicity in the United States from a sociological perspective. Sociological concepts and theories are used to analyze the current and historical experiences of groups, which are defined in racial and ethnic terms, and to assess how these definitions and experiences influence the current status and attainments of these groups in American society.
Note: This course is only offered in the fall semester.
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SOCI 108 - Global Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity
3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1 or eligibility for ENGL 1A or qualification by appropriate assessment, SOCI 101 or SOCI 107 or ANTH 2
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC
In this course students examine ethnic groups around the world using concepts of race, ethnicity and minority status. Multiple theoretical perspectives will be used to examine the conditions under which certain ethnic groups have been designated with minority group status. Focus is given to the reactions of these groups to this designation, and the patterns of interaction between minority groups and dominant groups. Emphasis is on the historical and social forces influencing minority-dominant group relations around the world.
Note: This course is only offered in the spring semester.
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SOCI 109A - Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences
4 units
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 101H or SOCI 101 and MATH 73 or MATH 80 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC*
Students are taught standard descriptive and inferential statistics for summarizing sample data and estimating population parameters. All aspects of significance testing are emphasized: hypotheses, models, calculations, interpretations, and criticisms. Students are also taught to review scientific articles critically and to write APA-style manuscripts.
Note: The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing Sociology 109 and PSYC 109A or Sociology 109 and MATH 150 is one course. This course is only offered in the fall semester. Note: Sociology 109A is the same course as PSYC 109A .
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SOCI 109B - Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences
4 units
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: MATH 150 or MATH 150H or SOCI 109A or PSYC 109A with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC*
This course is centered on the philosophy of science in general and the scientific method in particular. Students develop individual research studies with these elements: literature review, hypothesis, design and method, data collection and analysis, and discussion, oral presentation, and manuscript preparation (APA Publication Style).
Note: Sociology 109B is the same course as PSYC 109B .
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SOCI 110 - Introduction to Social Work
3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: SOCI 101
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course introduces students to the field and profession of social work. Following a generalist model of practice within an ecological framework, students will learn about the historical influences that shaped the development of the social work profession as well as its core ethics and values, paying close attention to the missions of social justice and cultural competency. Course content will explore central theoretical influences, the functions and roles of social work practitioners, the various social service delivery systems and fields of practice social workers typically work in as well as populations that social workers typically serve.
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SOCI 112 - Introduction to Criminology
3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: SOCI 101 and eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC
This course introduces students to the scientific analysis of crime and criminality. Sociological concepts and theories are used to analyze the nature, extent, and cause of crime theoretical explanations for criminal behavior will be discussed. The dynamics of law, social control, treatment processes, and victimology will be evaluated.
Note: This course is only offered in the fall semester.
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SOCI 113 - Gender and Society
3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: SOCI 101 and eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC
Through this course, students will explore the concepts of sex and gender from a sociological perspective. Course content will examine shifts in attitudes, the social construction, and the importance of gender, both femininities and masculinities, in our everyday lives. Students will examine the methods sociologists use to study gender as well as how gender shapes and is shaped by the family, work, education, politics, media, the criminal justice system, health, religion, interaction, and performance. This course also analyzes the interlocking nature of gender with other major organizing principles of life such as race, class, age, and sexuality.
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SOCI 115 - Sociology of Death and Dying
3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: SOCI 101 and eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC
This course is a sociological approach to investigating death, dying, and bereavement processes in contemporary society. Students will compare the concept of death historically, socially, psychologically, and cross-culturally. Current legal, medical, and ethical issues related to death and dying, hospice, palliative care, end-of-life issues, violent deaths, and mass killings are also discussed.
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SOCI 118 - Sociology of Sexualities
3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: SOCI 101 and ENGL 1 or eligibility for ENGL 1A or qualification by appropriate assessment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC
This course examines how and why sexuality matters in society at both individual and institutional levels. It addresses diverse sexualities using sociological theories, methodological processes, and an intersectional approach involving race/ethnicity, class, and gender. Students will utilize a sociological lens to assess the relationship between historical socio-sexual contexts and contemporary sexualities.
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