Units: 3
Prerequisites: Reading Level II.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to examine how social forces affect human behavior.  Students classify, discuss, and analyze the major social forces such as socialization, culture, class inequality and differences, ethnic and racial relations, economic and political institutions, education, family, religion, and social change.
(UC, CSU, CAN SOC 2)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: Reading level II.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to focus attention on the social problems which grow out of rapid social and cultural change.  Among topics considered are family disorganization, economic insecurity, juvenile delinquency and adult criminality, physical and mental ill health, racial discrimination, international tensions, and education.
(UC, CSU, CAN SOC 4)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to address the sociology of family and the social process of family organization. Topics in the course include the diverse forms of the family found worldwide, family connections to the economy, marriage and divorce trends, myths about the declining family and "family values," and the realities of families living in poverty. The course examines the social, economic, gendered, and racial experiences of families in the U.S. The main goal of the course is to develop a sociological understanding of family as a social institution. (CSU)
 

Units: 0.5 - 2
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of sociology not already covered by existing curricula.  (UC, CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to explore the origin and development of the religious, political, economic, social, and historical forces which have contributed to the emergence of social welfare as an institution in America.  It is recommended for social worker majors or those with particular interest in social welfare.  (UC, CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to examine changing sex roles in contemporary society with a special emphasis on gender in the United States which will be put in the context of a historical and comparative analysis of men and Women's varying roles, statues, and life changes.  Social problems such as domestic violence and economic and social discrimination are examined.  The  course also addresses the feminist movement, the men's movement, and the recent backlash to feminism.  (UC, CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to examine social inequality and stratification from a theoretical and comparative perspective, with an emphasis on the United States.  Included in the course is a discussion and analysis of types of inequality such as age and gender, inequality types of stratification including racial, ethnics, and class stratification.  The experiences of many racial and ethnic groups are addressed including African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Americans of European descent.  (UC, CSU)
 

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to have on-the-job learning experiences in human service agencies.  Students observe professional staff working with clients in public agencies.  One hour in class is required each week to integrate practical experiences with theory learned in sociology courses.  (UC, CSU)
 

Units: 2
Prerequisites: Reading level II; completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 10, PSYCH 1, PSYCH 44, or SOCIO 1A.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to have on-the-job learning experiences in human service agencies.  Students observe professional staff working with clients in public agencies.  One hour in class is required each week to integrate practical experiences with theory learned in sociology courses.  (UC, CSU)
 

Units: 1 - 2
Prerequisites: Presentation of a project acceptable to the instructor and the division chairperson; SOCIO 1A or 1B with a grade of "B" or better.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to allow qualified students to do advanced work in the field.  The course includes research, directed reading, field work, or other advanced study.  The course may be repeated for a maximum of four units.  (UC, CSU)
 

Units: 0.5 - 3
Prerequisites: None. 
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of Sociology not covered by the existing curriculum. Units earned in this course do not count toward an associate degree.