- Sociology 1: Introduction to Sociology
- CSU/UC Transferable
A systematic introduction to sociological analysis of social behavior through concepts which include culture, social organization and disorganization, collective behavior, institutionalization, stratification, and socialization.
Sample syllabus - Professor McGibbon (.pdf)
Sample syllabus - Professor Torres (.pdf)
Sample syllabus - Professor Alexander (.pdf)
Sample syllabus - Professor Caperello (.pdf)
Sample syllabus - Professor Kattman (.pdf)
Sample syllabus - Professor Seely (.pdf) - Sociology 2: Social Problems
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A sociological approach to the study of major American social problems. Emphasizes the critical approach to the questions of social problems. A seminar emphasizing the institutional basis of major social problems.
Sample syllabus - Professor Seely (.pdf)
Sample syllabus - Professor Farrelly (.pdf) - Sociology 3: Race, Ethnicity and Inequality
- CSU/UC Transferable
Examines the socio-political impact of race relations in the United States and worldwide. Topics include majority-minority relations, discrimination, prejudice, social stratification, inequality, racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia and related subjects.
Sample syllabus - Professor Kattman (.pdf) - Sociology 4: The Family
- CSU/UC Transferable
A sociological approach to the analysis of the family as a social institution. This course will survey family structures of other cultures as well as investigate the relationship of the American family to American society. Of particular interest will be the relationships of the family institution to current changes, stresses, conflicts, and disorganization in the rest of American society.
Sample syllabus - Professor Seely (.pdf) Online class.
Sample syllabus - Professor Seely (.pdf) - Sociology 5: Sociology of Women's Health
- CSU/UC Transferable
Provides a sociological analysis of health issues that concern women throughout their life course. The impact of physiology, psychology, culture, society and politics upon women's well-being will be addressed using the feminist perspective.
Sample syllabus - Professor Seely (.pdf) - Sociology 24: Introduction to Sociology of Sport
- CSU Transferable
Introduction to the examination of sport in contemporary society using a sociological approach. Analyzes sport as a social institution and examines sport's interaction with politics, economics, religion, gender, race, media, and ethics. Focus on the impact of sport on participants, spectators, and society as a whole. - Sociology 28: Independent Study
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Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge at an independent study level in an area where no specific curriculum offering is currently available. Independent study problems might include, but are not limited to, research paper, special construction projects, and research projects. May be taken four times for credit. See Independent Study page in catalog. - Sociology 300: Selected Topics in Sociology
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Courses of study will cover topics relevant to the discipline. Topics will vary. Course content and unit credit to be determined by the division. May be offered as seminar, lecture, or lecture/laboratory classes. Students may repeat “300” courses within a discipline only when a topic is different from previously completed course. See Selected Topics page in catalog.
Sociology Course Descriptions
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October 3, 2008