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Overview

The sociology program at Sacramento City College offers a number of classes and hands on opportunities for students to develop a sociological imagination and an applied skill set. Students are exposed to the theoretical and critical thinking framework that promotes a sophisticated understanding of social interaction and provides an excellent foundation for transfer to a four-year institution or entry into the work force. The sociology program offers related degrees in community studies and intercultural studies as well as emphases in women and gender studies, crime and justice studies, and environmental studies. The department has a shared value of social justice that underscores the program and related student opportunities. Students can gain valuable tools in direct service, research, deviance and crime, and community development that support the professional proficiency needed for jobs in the growing fields of community planning and development, education, law and law enforcement, many profit and non-profit sectors, and social work.

Degrees and Certificates Offered

  • A.A.-T. in Sociology
  • A.A. in Intercultural Studies
  • A.A. in Social Work and Community Studies
  • A.A. in Sociology
  • Social Work and Community Studies Certificate
  • Interim Dean Jeff Moran
  • Department Chair Shane P Logan
  • Phone (916) 558-2401
  • Email SCC-BSS@losrios.edu

Associate Degrees for Transfer

A.A.-T. in Sociology

The sociology program at Sacramento City College offers a number of classes and hands on opportunities for students to develop a sociological imagination and an applied skill set. Students are exposed to the theoretical and critical thinking framework that promotes a sophisticated understanding of social interaction and provides an excellent foundation for transfer to a four-year institution or entry into the work force. The sociology program offers related degrees in community studies and intercultural studies as well as emphases in women and gender studies, crime and justice studies, and environmental studies. The department has a shared value of social justice that underscores the program and related student opportunities. Students can gain valuable tools in direct service, research, deviance and crime, and community development that support the professional proficiency needed for jobs in the growing fields of community planning and development, education, law and law enforcement, many profit and non-profit sectors, and social work.

The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) student completion requirements (as stated in SB1440 law):

(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Degree Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
SOC 300 Introductory Sociology (3) 3
SOC 301 Social Problems (3) 3
STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics (4) 3 - 4
   or STAT C1000H Introduction to Statistics - Honors (4)
   or PSYC 330 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3)
A minimum of 6 units from the following: 6
SOC 302 Introduction to Social Research Methods (3)
SOC 310 Marriage and the Family (3)
SOC 318 Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3)
   or ADMJ 349 Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3)
SOC 321 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3)
   or SOC 482 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States - Honors (3)
SOC 341 Sex and Gender in the U.S. (3)
PSYC 320 Social Psychology (3)
A minimum of 3 units from the following: 3
SOC 305 Critical Thinking in the Social Sciences (3)
SOC 319 Sociology of Law and Justice (3)
SOC 335 Sociology of Aging (3)
   or GERON 300 Sociology of Aging (3)
SOC 343 Women and Social Action (3)
SOC 344 Sociology of Women's Health (3)
SOC 345 Global Women's Issues (3)
   or WGS 302 Global Women's Issues (3)
SOC 347 Women, Globalization, and Human Rights (3)
   or WGS 304 Women, Globalization, and Human Rights (3)
SOC 350 Sociology of Popular Culture (3)
SOC 375 Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3)
   or CSP 302 Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3)
SOC 380 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3)
   or CSP 300 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3)
SOC 382 Introduction to Casework in Social Services (3)
   or CSP 301 Introduction to Casework in Social Services (3)
SOC 385 Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work (2 - 4)
   or CSP 305 Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work (2 - 4)
Total Units: 18 - 19

The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) degree may be obtained by completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program, and (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirement.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • articulate and apply the core principles of the sociological perspective to the study of social institutions and everyday life.
  • assess, analyze, and apply sociological theories and social research methods.
  • examine and develop an understanding of the social construction of reality and social categories.
  • evaluate the processes of social inequality, stratification and agency through a social justice lens.

Career Information

Sociologists with graduate degrees may teach at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Research sociologists may manage and execute research at the local, state, and federal levels and in both private and public sector industry. Additional careers facilitated by advanced study of sociology include public policy analysis, jurisprudence, and careers in international fields. Applied sociologists work with social service agencies and community programs developing resources for various populations, i.e. at-risk-youth, the elderly or people experiencing challenges related to poverty, substance abuse, or the justice system. Sociology majors are encouraged to participate in community activities and community service internships and often attend relevant guest lectures and public events.

Associate Degrees

A.A. in Intercultural Studies

The Intercultural Studies Associate in Arts degree prepares students for careers in which they will interact with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. The Intercultural Studies major is an interdisciplinary major drawing from coursework in sociology, history, humanities, geography, anthropology, and a foreign language.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Degree Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
ANTH 310 Cultural Anthropology (3) 3
   or ANTH 481 Honors Cultural Anthropology (3)
COMM 325 Intercultural Communication 3
ETHNS 300 Introduction to Ethnic Studies 3
GEOG 310 Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes 3
A minimum of 3 units from the following: 3
HIST 307 History of World Civilizations to 1500 (3)
HIST 308 History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present (3)
HIST 360 History of African Civilizations (3)
HIST 364 Asian Civilization (3)
HIST 365 Asian Civilization (3)
HIST 373 History of Mexico (3)
HIST 380 History of the Middle East (3)
A minimum of 3 units from the following: 3
ARTH 320 Multicultural Art in America (3)
ARTH 324 Art of the Americas (3)
ARTH 328 Survey of African Art (3)
ARTH 332 Asian Art (3)
ENGLT 345 Mythologies of the World (3)
ENGLT 480 World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Modern World - Honors (3)
ENGLT 481 World Literature: Seventeenth Century to Present - Honors (3)
SOC 321 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3)
   or SOC 482 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States - Honors (3)
A minimum of 8 units from the following: 81
ARABIC 401 Elementary Arabic (5)
and ARABIC 402 Elementary Arabic (5)
CANT 401 Elementary Cantonese (4)
   or CANT 402 Elementary Cantonese (4)
   or CANT 411 Intermediate Cantonese (4)
   or CANT 412 Intermediate Cantonese (4)
DEAF 310 American Sign Language I (4)
   or DEAF 312 American Sign Language II (4)
   or DEAF 314 American Sign Language III (4)
   or DEAF 316 American Sign Language IV (4)
FREN 401 Elementary French (4)
   or FREN 402 Elementary French (4)
   or FREN 411 Intermediate French (4)
   or FREN 412 Intermediate French (4)
JAPAN 401 Elementary Japanese (4)
   or JAPAN 402 Elementary Japanese (4)
   or JAPAN 411 Intermediate Japanese (4)
   or JAPAN 412 Intermediate Japanese (4)
KOREAN 401 Elementary Korean (4)
and KOREAN 402 Elementary Korean (4)
MAND 401 Elementary Mandarin (4)
   or MAND 402 Elementary Mandarin (4)
   or MAND 411 Intermediate Mandarin (4)
   or MAND 412 Intermediate Mandarin (4)
PNJABI 401 Elementary Punjabi (4)
and PNJABI 402 Elementary Punjabi (4)
RUSS 401 Elementary Russian (4)
   or RUSS 402 Elementary Russian (4)
   or RUSS 411 Intermediate Russian (4)
   or RUSS 412 Intermediate Russian (4)
SPAN 401 Elementary Spanish I (4)
   or SPAN 402 Elementary Spanish II (4)
   or SPAN 411 Intermediate Spanish (4)
   or SPAN 412 Intermediate Spanish (4)
   or SPAN 413 Spanish for Native Speakers I (4)
   or SPAN 415 Spanish for Native Speakers II (4)
TGLG 401 Elementary Tagalog (4)
and TGLG 402 Elementary Tagalog (4)
VIET 401 Elementary Vietnamese (4)
and VIET 402 Elementary Vietnamese (4)
Total Units: 26

1Students must choose only one language to fulfill the 8 unit requirement.

The Intercultural Studies Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See SCC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • explain the ways in which culture and knowledge interconnect with the past, present, and future of human society.
  • integrate content knowledge into critical thinking skills around issues of culture, cultural variation, and intercultural interactions, conflicts, and collaborations.
  • demonstrate competence in intercultural communication skills essential to success in a globalized and multicultural workplace.
  • demonstrate an understanding of the role of culture, geography, and history in diverse human societies and social contexts, both international and domestic.
  • communicate with at least basic proficiency in a foreign language, including American Sign Language.
  • demonstrate the ability to apply social science principles, humanities content knowledge, and intercultural communication skills in the workplace.

Career Information

The degree in Intercultural Studies is designed to prepare students to work in international business, international marketing, international affairs, import-export trade, teaching, social work, public relations, international law, law enforcement, and lobbying.

A.A. in Social Work and Community Studies

Social Work and Community Studies is an applied sociology program that provides a foundation for students to explore the social services, community development practices, and social justice efforts needed to address social inequities. Sociological theory and research principles will guide critical academic exploration and development, which will be applied to hands-on practicum field experience(s) under the supervision of faculty and professionals in the community. The A.A. degree and certificate in Social Work and Community Studies will offer additional broader employment options and career advancement opportunities. This program was formerly known as Community Studies.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Degree Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
CSP 300 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3) 3
   or SOC 380 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3)
CSP 301 Introduction to Casework in Social Services (3) 3
   or SOC 382 Introduction to Casework in Social Services (3)
CSP 302 Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3) 3
   or SOC 375 Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3)
SOC 321 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3) 3
   or SOC 482 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States - Honors (3)
A minimum of 3 units from the following: 3
CSP 305 Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work (2 - 4)
   or SOC 385 Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work (2 - 4)
A minimum of 6 units from the following: 6
ADMJ 304 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
ADMJ 340 Introduction to Correctional Services (3)
COMM 325 Intercultural Communication (3)
PSYC 370 Human Development: A Life Span (3)
   or EDUC 300 Human Development: A Life Span (3)
PSYC 390 Psychology of Death and Dying (3)
PSYC 405 Substance Abuse: Effects on Body and Behavior (3)
   or ADMJ 303 Substance Abuse: Effects on Body and Behavior (3)
SOC 301 Social Problems (3)
SOC 310 Marriage and the Family (3)
SOC 318 Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3)
   or ADMJ 349 Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3)
SOC 335 Sociology of Aging (3)
   or GERON 300 Sociology of Aging (3)
SOC 343 Women and Social Action (3)
Total Units: 21

The Social Work and Community Studies Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See SCC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of the social services, community development practice, and related public policy.
  • identify, analyze, and help to construct strategies for social change through participation in the social justice work of an organization.
  • analyze how communities attempt to overcome problems associated with inequality, cultural stigma, prejudice, and discrimination.
  • analyze social service and community development organizational structures and their functions.
  • identify and evaluate the various roles of a community worker.
  • assess, compare, and develop core interventions and community resources.
  • integrate personal sensitivity and awareness of the cultural diversity of clients, professionals, and communities.
  • assess and apply knowledge of existing professional codes of ethics and laws related to the social services and community development.

Career Information

The degree and certificate in Social Work and Community Studies are designed to prepare students to work in public, private, and nonprofit community service organizations such as social service, educational, correctional, mental health, community development and community health agencies, and programs. The A.A. degree may also serve as the first level of education in a career ladder leading to a BA in social work, community development, or sociology and then on to advanced study in a variety of graduate programs leading to masters and doctoral degrees.

A.A. in Sociology

The sociology program at Sacramento City College offers a number of classes and hands on opportunities for students to develop a sociological imagination and an applied skill set. Students are exposed to the theoretical and critical thinking framework that promotes a sophisticated understanding of social interaction and provides an excellent foundation for transfer to a four-year institution or entry into the work force. The sociology program offers related degrees in community studies and intercultural studies as well as emphases in women and gender studies, crime and justice studies, and environmental studies. The department has a shared value of social justice that underscores the program and related student opportunities. Students can gain valuable tools in direct service, research, deviance and crime, and community development that support the professional proficiency needed for jobs in the growing fields of community planning and development, education, law and law enforcement, many profit and non-profit sectors, and social work.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Degree Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
SOC 300 Introductory Sociology (3) 3
SOC 301 Social Problems (3) 3
SOC 321 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3) 3
   or SOC 482 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States - Honors (3)
A minimum of 6 units from the following: 6
SOC 302 Introduction to Social Research Methods (3)
SOC 305 Critical Thinking in the Social Sciences (3)
SOC 310 Marriage and the Family (3)
SOC 318 Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3)
   or ADMJ 349 Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3)
SOC 341 Sex and Gender in the U.S. (3)
A minimum of 3 units from the following: 3
Any course not used from previous list or any course from the following list.
PSYC 320 Social Psychology (3)
SOC 319 Sociology of Law and Justice (3)
SOC 335 Sociology of Aging (3)
   or GERON 300 Sociology of Aging (3)
SOC 343 Women and Social Action (3)
SOC 344 Sociology of Women's Health (3)
SOC 345 Global Women's Issues (3)
   or WGS 302 Global Women's Issues (3)
SOC 347 Women, Globalization, and Human Rights (3)
   or WGS 304 Women, Globalization, and Human Rights (3)
SOC 350 Sociology of Popular Culture (3)
SOC 375 Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3)
   or CSP 302 Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3)
SOC 380 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3)
   or CSP 300 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3)
SOC 382 Introduction to Casework in Social Services (3)
   or CSP 301 Introduction to Casework in Social Services (3)
SOC 385 Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work (2 - 4)
   or CSP 305 Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work (2 - 4)
Total Units: 18

The Sociology Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See SCC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • articulate and apply the core principles of the sociological perspective to the study of social institutions and everyday life.
  • assess, analyze, and apply sociological theories and social research methods.
  • examine and develop an understanding of the social construction of reality and social categories.
  • evaluate the processes of social inequality, stratification and agency through a social justice lens.

Career Information

Sociologists may teach at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Research sociologists may manage and execute research at the local, state, and federal levels and in both private and public sector industry. Additional careers facilitated by advanced study of sociology include public policy analysis, jurisprudence, and careers in international fields. Applied sociologists work with social service agencies and community programs in developing resources for various populations, e.g. at-risk-youth, the elderly, or people experiencing challenges related to poverty, substance abuse, or the justice system.

Certificate of Achievement

Social Work and Community Studies Certificate

Social Work and Community Studies is an applied sociology program that provides a foundation for students to explore the social services, community development practices, and social justice efforts needed to address social inequities. Sociological theory and research principles will guide critical academic exploration and development, which will be applied to hands-on practicum field experience(s) under the supervision of faculty and professionals in the community. The A.A. degree and certificate in Social Work and Community Studies will offer additional broader employment options and career advancement opportunities. This program was formerly known as Community Studies.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Certificate Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
CSP 300 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3) 3
   or SOC 380 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3)
CSP 301 Introduction to Casework in Social Services (3) 3
   or SOC 382 Introduction to Casework in Social Services (3)
CSP 302 Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3) 3
   or SOC 375 Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3)
SOC 321 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3) 3
   or SOC 482 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States - Honors (3)
A minimum of 3 units from the following: 3
CSP 305 Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work (2 - 4)
   or SOC 385 Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work (2 - 4)
A minimum of 6 units from the following: 6
ADMJ 304 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
ADMJ 340 Introduction to Correctional Services (3)
COMM 325 Intercultural Communication (3)
PSYC 370 Human Development: A Life Span (3)
   or EDUC 300 Human Development: A Life Span (3)
PSYC 390 Psychology of Death and Dying (3)
PSYC 405 Substance Abuse: Effects on Body and Behavior (3)
   or ADMJ 303 Substance Abuse: Effects on Body and Behavior (3)
SOC 301 Social Problems (3)
SOC 310 Marriage and the Family (3)
SOC 318 Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3)
   or ADMJ 349 Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3)
SOC 335 Sociology of Aging (3)
   or GERON 300 Sociology of Aging (3)
SOC 343 Women and Social Action (3)
Total Units: 21

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of the social services, community development practice, and related public policy.
  • identify, analyze, and help to construct strategies for social change through participation in the social justice work of an organization.
  • analyze how communities attempt to overcome problems associated with inequality, cultural stigma, prejudice, and discrimination.
  • analyze social service and community development organizational structures and their functions.
  • identify and evaluate the various roles of a community worker.
  • assess, compare, and develop core interventions and community resources.
  • integrate personal sensitivity and awareness of the cultural diversity of clients, professionals, and communities.
  • assess and apply knowledge of existing professional codes of ethics and laws related to the social services and community development.

Career Information

The degree and certificate in Social Work and Community Studies are designed to prepare students to work in public, private, and nonprofit community service organizations such as social service, educational, correctional, mental health, community development and community health agencies, and programs. The A.A. degree may also serve as the first level of education in a career ladder leading to a BA in social work, community development, or sociology and then on to advanced study in a variety of graduate programs leading to masters and doctoral degrees.

Sociology (SOC) Courses

SOC 99 Workplace Success: A Sociological Map to Succeeding in the Workplace

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course teaches students how to use the sociological perspective to reconceptualize the workplace and develop the interpersonal and organizational skills it requires. It is a non-transferable and non-degree applicable course designed for students in need of strategies to help them attain success in the workplace.

SOC 300 Introductory Sociology

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • C-ID:C-ID SOCI 110
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course examines the elements and experience of social life. Analysis and discussion of social structure, culture, deviant behavior, social institutions, stratification, inequality, and social change will be explored within a domestic and global framework.

SOC 301 Social Problems

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • C-ID:C-ID SOCI 115
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course examines contemporary social problems at the global, national, regional, and local level from a sociological perspective. Students will explore the social causes and consequences of problems and interventions, analyze the role of power and ideology, and evaluate proposed solutions.

SOC 302 Introduction to Social Research Methods

  • Units:3
  • Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and STAT C1000 with a grade of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L1B; Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • C-ID:C-ID SOCI 120
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course examines theoretical and ethical principles in social science research with an applied emphasis on research design, utilization of qualitative and quantitative techniques, data coding, data cleaning and organization, descriptive and inferential analysis, and the writing of research reports. Students will be introduced to the application of statistical software for quantitative areas of course work.

SOC 305 Critical Thinking in the Social Sciences

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L1B; Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 1B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course examines the definitional and contextual nature of social issues. It develops a "critical thinking" approach, which integrates interdisciplinary principles and incorporates a comparative foundation utilizing literary criticism, logic, argumentation, and persuasion to analyze and compare the framing and validity of social problems. This course specifically explores how the media and scientific community collect, interpret, and report social data. Combining critical thinking tools with the sociological perspective will help students to question the assumptions that surround social phenomena and influence human behavior.

SOC 310 Marriage and the Family

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Local GE L7B; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • C-ID:C-ID SOCI 130
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course examines the social, psychological, historical, and economic factors relating to changing family, courtship, marriage, and partnership patterns. This course will include examination and analysis of social constructions of childhood, adolescence, and early, middle, and late adulthood. Exploration of changing gender roles, courtship patterns, and parenting will also be included. Emphasis will be placed on diversity of families and family forms.

SOC 318 Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control

  • Same As:ADMJ 349
  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC (Same as ADMJ 349)
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • C-ID:C-ID SOCI 160
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course introduces various sociological perspectives regarding issues of crime, deviance, and social control. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of how laws and cultural norms shape the definition and meaning of crime and deviance. Topics covered include street crimes, corporate crimes, white-collar crimes, domestic violence, drugs and alcohol abuse, lifestyle crimes, prison systems, capital punishment, rehabilitation, and the trend towards privatization of prisons. Field trips may be required. Credit may be earned for ADMJ 349 or SOC 318 but not for both.

SOC 319 Sociology of Law and Justice

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course introduces various perspectives on the formation and use of law as an organizing principle of society as well as how societal forces can, in turn, influence the law. Special attention will be focused on unequal access to, uses of, and outcomes from the law and its various agencies. Topics covered include the historical perspectives of law as an institution and its processes, the enabling and constraining role of law in social movements, punishment, environmental law, torts, constitutional law, and the Patriot Act.

SOC 321 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • C-ID:C-ID SOCI 150
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course examines patterns of ethnic relations. The course emphasis is domestic but includes investigations of global concerns. Topics include discrimination, prejudice, social stratification, inequality, racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, and related subjects.

SOC 335 Sociology of Aging

  • Same As:GERON 300
  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; EDUC 300 or PSYC 370; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Local GE L7B; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

In this course students will examine the aging process with emphasis on social factors affecting and affected by an aging population. The course includes an analysis of demographics, history of aging in America, social conditions, resources and support systems, employment, retirement, social class, and cultural differences. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their status in the sociology of aging process. (Credit awarded for GERON 300 or SOC 335.)

SOC 341 Sex and Gender in the U.S.

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Local GE L7B; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • C-ID:C-ID SOCI 140
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course focuses on gender relations in American society. It examines historical, social, economic, political, and cultural forces in shaping gender identity and gender roles. The goal of the course is to utilize sociological theories to explain gender experience as socially constructed rather than biologically determined. Specifically, the course examines the experience of people of diverse economic, racial, and ethnic origins within a historical and cross-cultural perspective.

SOC 343 Women and Social Action

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides an overview of the ways in which women engage in deliberative social action to change the conditions of their lives and of their communities. The work of various social activists, past and present, will be analyzed in the context of sociological theory as applied to issues related to the institutions of family, health, religion, employment, sexual harassment, housing, and interpersonal violence.

SOC 344 Sociology of Women's Health

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Local GE L7B; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides a sociological analysis of health issues that concern women throughout their lives. The impact of physiology, psychology, culture, society, and politics upon women's well-being will be addressed using the feminist perspective.

SOC 345 Global Women's Issues

  • Same As:WGS 302
  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

The course will consider the conditions of women’s lives from the perspectives of global and transnational feminism, examining issues such as immigration, girls’ education, maternal health, globalization, economics, war and conflict, gender-based violence, and political activism. Students will seek to understand women’s lives by connecting global data about the status of women to material consequences for individual women and local communities. Using gender as a theoretical category of analysis, the course will explore how gender inequality and oppression create disproportionate suffering and lack of opportunities for women and girls. Students will learn to ask critical questions about the complex and intersecting aspects of the oppression of women, as well as develop an understanding of the culturally situated, creative, and heroic ways women are standing up to gender oppression and shaping change within their local communities and nations. The study of women in the global context is inclusive of human rights related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Credit may be awarded for either WGS 302 or SOC 345 but not for both.

SOC 347 Women, Globalization, and Human Rights

  • Same As:WGS 304
  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

Through global and transnational feminist perspectives, this course provides an overview of human rights ideas and frameworks, including the history and ongoing implementation of United Nations conventions, treaties, and campaigns concerning women. The course will consider the complex and gendered social, economic, and political impacts of globalization on women and girls around the world. Students will learn to critically engage with theories, approaches, and representation related to improving the lives of women in the global context and will learn about key human rights defenders who are recognized for their activism. The study of women in the global context is inclusive of human rights related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Students will consider their own place in a globalized world and utilize course knowledge to think about their role in creating justice in the world. Credit may be awarded for either WGS 304 or SOC 347 but not for both.

SOC 350 Sociology of Popular Culture

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course analyzes the historical development and emergence of American popular culture and the relationship between contemporary popular culture, social institutions, and collective behavior.

SOC 375 Introduction to Community Building and Change Making

  • Same As:CSP 302
  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • General Education:Local GE L4
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course draws from a sociological perspective to explore social problems, community building, and the basic principles and practices of community development and social change. Students will analyze successful models of community-based problem-solving interventions and practices. Credit may be awarded for either CSP 302 or SOC 375 but not both. This course was formerly know as SOC 375: Introduction to Community Development.

SOC 380 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services

  • Same As:CSP 300
  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with a grade of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • General Education:Local GE L4
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides an introductory overview of social welfare and the social institutions in the US that provide social services. This course presents an historical overview on the development social work and human services in the U.S. as well as an examination of current practice, including service delivery systems, their policies and procedures, and the tasks of culturally responsive social workers and human service workers within those settings.

SOC 382 Introduction to Casework in Social Services

  • Same As:CSP 301
  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with a grade of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course examines the socio-cultural context of the role of the case manager in contemporary American society. Explorations of the basic concepts of human behavior, exceptional and vulnerable populations, organizational structure and resource development, and case management principles are included in the curriculum. Credit may be awarded for either CSP 301 or SOC 382 but not both.

SOC 385 Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work

  • Same As:CSP 305
  • Units:2 - 4
  • Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 - 162 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with a grade of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course allows students to sociologically explore an internship work experience. Students will identify and secure an instructor-approved internship and will use the sociological perspective to analyze the organizational structures and processes of the workplace. Students will learn techniques to address common problems within social service and community-based organizations. Students will be required to fulfill 18 hours of lecture (online or face-to-face formats) and 54 hours of instructor-approved paid or volunteer work for two units; the student will receive one additional unit for each segment of 54 hours of instructor-approved work. This course may be taken four times for a maximum of 16 units as long as there are new or expanded learning opportunities on the job. Credit may be awarded for either CSP 305 or SOC 385 but not both. This course was formerly known as SOC 385: Practicum in Sociology.

SOC 386 Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work - LAB

  • Units:1
  • Hours:54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:CSP 305 or SOC 385 with a grade of "C" or better
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

Upon completion of SOC385/CSP305, this course allows students to continue to sociologically explore an internship work experience. Students will identify and secure an instructor-approved internship and will use the sociological perspective to analyze the organizational structures and processes of the workplace. Students will utilize learned techniques to address common problems within social service and community-based organizations. Students will be required to fulfill 54 hours of instructor-approved paid or volunteer work for one unit of lab.

SOC 482 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States - Honors

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L4; Cal-GETC Area 4
  • C-ID:C-ID SOCI 150
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course examines patterns of ethnic relations. The course emphasis is domestic but includes investigations of global concerns. Topics include discrimination, prejudice, social stratification, inequality, racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, and related subjects. This honors section uses an intensive seminar style of instructional methodology with extensive research projects on race and ethnicity designed to challenge motivated students. This course is not open to students who have completed SOC 321.

SOC 494 Topics in Sociology

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Hours:9 - 72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:SOC 300 and ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 101 or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340, with grades of "C" or better.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides an examination of specific topics from a sociological perspective. The particular subject to be covered each semester will be determined by the Sociology Department and depend on topical events. Students may earn from .5-4 units. Consult the schedule of classes for specific topics. UC transfer credit will be awarded only after the course has been evaluated by enrolling at the UC campus. The units completed for this course cannot be counted towards the minimum 60 units required for admissions.

SOC 495 Independent Studies in Sociology

  • Units:1 - 3
  • Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course involves an individual student or small groups of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regular offered courses, pursuant to agreement among college, faculty members, and students. Independent studies in sociology offers students a chance to do research that is more typical of theoretical and applied sociology. Students may also choose to explore unique sociological topics under the direction of a sociology faculty member. UC transfer credit will be awarded only after the course has been evaluated by the enrolling UC campus. The units completed for this course cannot be counted towards the minimum 60 units required for admissions.

SOC 499 Experimental Offering in Sociology

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

Sociology (SOCI) Courses

SOCI 299 Experimental Offering in Sociology

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

SOCI 499 Experimental Offering in Sociology

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

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