Sociology (SOC Courses)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: SOC 110
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A survey course in the science of society, which examines major sociological, processes
and structures with particular attention to American society. Emphases are placed
upon basic sociological concepts, social institutions, social issues, and the connections
between individual consciousness and the broader socio-historical context.
SOC 102 Social Problems
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: SOC 115
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A survey and analysis of ethnic groups and their relations in the United States including
the stratification systems, prejudice and discrimination.
SOC 104 Social Science Research Methods
3.0 units.
Prerequisite: SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: SOC 120
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to sociological/psychological research methods. Presents the research
process from topic selection through data collection for a variety of methods such
as surveys, experiments, in-depth interviews, content analysis and comparative/historical
research. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received
credit for Psychology 104.
SOC 106 Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
An overview of the role of alcohol and other drugs in society with emphasis on such
topics as patterns of use, major categories of drugs, use/misuse/addiction, and approaches
to prevention, intervention, and treatment. This course is not open to students who
are enrolled in or have received credit for SOC 106 or PSY 106.
SOC 110 Introduction to Marriage and Family
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: SOC 130
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A study of today's family from a sociological perspective. An overview of intimate
relationships, including love, sex, gender roles, dating, forming partnerships, marriage,
parenting, family values, and cultural differences is presented.
SOC 120 Race and Ethnic Relations
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: SOC 150
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A survey and analysis of ethnic groups and their relations in the United States including
the stratification systems, prejudice, and discrimination. This course is not open
to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for ES 101.
SOC 122 Sociology of the Hispanic Culture
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A sociological exploration of the Hispanic culture which includes their educational,
political and economic status. Emphasis will be on immigration patterns, culture,
images, cultural values, social images, assimilation patterns and pluralism. Hispanic
groups to be studied will include Mexican Americans, Puerto Rican Americans, Cuban
Americans.(F,S)
SOC 155 Media and Society
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An exploration of the complex interaction between the mass media and individuals,
culture and other social institutions. While focused on the United States, the issue
of an increasingly globalized mass media and the emergence of global culture is also
addressed. Topics include the effects of mass media on pubic opinion and popular culture;
the various racial, ethnic and gender stereotypes in the mass media; the ways in which
politics affects and is affected by mass communication; the consequences of privately
owned media; the major changes in technologies; and the emergence and growth of a
“global culture” based on media technology and organizations.
SOC 160 Cities and Urban Life
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is an introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of urban studies. Taking
advantage of the contributions made by disciplines such as history, sociology, economics,
psychology, political science, architecture and planning, the course explores the
following topics: The origin of cities; the physical, social and cultural characteristics
of cities and metropolises; the complexity, richness and challenges of everyday life
in urban society; the social problems that plague urban America; and the various strategies
being used to solve urban problems and enhance the metropolitan experience. The focus
of the course is primarily (although not exclusively) the United States, and special
attention is given to issues of class, race and gender.