| SOC-1 | Introduction to Sociology |
| CSU and UC | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An introduction to the discipline of sociology including major theories, concepts and methods in the study of society.It includes social structure, social interaction, culture, social groups, social stratification, social deviance, social change, and social policy implications. |
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| SOC-10 | Family and Intimate Relationships |
| CSU and UC | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An examination of changing family forms, particularly in the United States, including marriage, cohabitation, single-parent and extended families.This course will include an examination of gender roles, sexual expression, parenting, ethnicity, domestic violence, communication, divorce and remarriage. |
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| Recommended Prep:ENGL-150 |
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| SOC-2 | Social Problems |
| CSU and UC | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| Course includes the identification and analysis of social problems from a sociological perspective. It includes the application of sociological concepts and theory to the analysis of social problems. Differing problem solving approaches will be examined. |
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| Recommended Prep:ENGL-150 |
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| SOC-3 | Human Sexuality |
| CSU and UC | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| A comprehensive introduction to the study of sexuality.Psychosocial, biological, public health and public policy aspects of sexuality is emphasized.The approach is both academic and self-help problem solving. |
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| Recommended Prep:ENGL-150 |
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| SOC-33 | Death and Dying: Transition and Growth |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | CR/NC option |
| A cultural, psychosocial, medical, spiritual examination of the process of dying.The focus is onAmerican society with a multicultural approach. Topics include: definitions of death, euthanasia, suicide, stages of dying, children and death, bereavement, and the funeral industry. |
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| Recommended Prep:Engl 150 |
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| SOC-34 | Introduction to Social Work |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An introduction to the central ideas, values and methods of social work studied from the perspective of historical background and contemporary fields of service.The general method of social work will be introduced.Human diversity is emphasized. |
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| Recommended Prep:ENGL-150 |
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| SOC-38 | Field Experience |
| CSU | (3.00 units LEC/FEX) | Grade Only |
| An integration of social service theory with supervised field work experience emphasizing developing skills, understanding agency organization and building a knowledge base regarding social needs and problems.The student may volunteer or seek employment in a community or campus social service agency. |
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| Recommended Prep:Soc 34 |
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| SOC-5 | Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations |
| CSU and UC | (3.00 units LEC) | Grade Only |
| An examination of race and ethnic relations in American society especially in relationship to the dominant culture. A comparative sociological and historical approach will be used to examine the experiences of U.S. minority groups from colonial times to present. |
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| Recommended Prep:Engl-150 |
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