Class Schedule

• Description: Introduction to the field of sociology; the scientific study of human society and the contemporary world, and the interaction of individuals and groups in society. Analysis of major theories, concepts, methods, social institutions, and social processes. Development of a sociological imagination and social context analysis. Society in its social class, racial and gendered dynamics.
• Advisory: Not open to students with credit in SOC 1H.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php

• Description: For students majoring in psychology, sociology, and other behavioral sciences. Introduction to the basic statistical techniques and design methodologies used in behavioral sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference and power; linear correlation and regression; chi-square, t-tests, and ANOVA. Computations will be completed by hand and with the use of statistical software. Emphasis on the interpretation and relevance of statistical findings and the application of statistical concepts to real-world problems in the behavioral and social sciences.
• Prerequisites: One of the following: PSYC 1, 1H, SOC 1, 1H and Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
• Advisory: UC will grant transfer credit for a maximum of one course from the following: PSYC 7, SOC 7, MATH 10 or 17-students are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor for appropriate course selection; not open to students with credit in PSYC 7.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Communication & Analytical Thinking
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide
• Cross Listed: PSYC F007.

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php

• Description: Theoretical and methodological overview of American popular culture. A critical examination of the socio-historical development and contemporary forms of popular culture in America. The relationship of popular culture to individual, group and mass identity formation. Analysis of popular culture and its racial and class dimensions.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter. (48 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:American Cultures & Communities
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php

• Description: How do we know what we know? This course develops students' analytical abilities and understanding of the fundamental importance of the social science research process in knowledge construction or how we come to "know" things, interpret the world, and move forward in ways that help us address issues, solve problems, and improve the human condition. The course is applicable to everyday citizens and social scientists alike and is relevant to people in all walks of life, not only social scientists. Students examine fundamental elements of empirical research and the ways in which sociologists, social scientists, academics, policy makers, community members, concerned citizens, and others approach, create, gather data, evaluate, critique, and interpret social research. Includes attention to the nature of theory, hypotheses, variables, and ethics of research. Application of qualitative and quantitative analytic tools, including logic and research design, such as survey, observational, experimental, case study, and comparative historical research. Emphasis on research design and statistical techniques, planning, experimental procedures, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data. Laboratory emphasis on group work, data entry, and analysis of data. Computer applications recommended.
• Prerequisite: SOC 1 or 1H.
• Advisory: PSYC 7, SOC 7, MATH 10, or MATH 17; and ENGL 1A or 1AH; not open to students with credit in PSYC 10.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 84 hours total per quarter. (84 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php

• Description: Provides an overview of the American legal system, including its development, structure, and history. Review of the legal and judicial process in the United States, covering the adversarial system, the jurisdiction of federal and state courts, and the general process of judicial review. Explanation of different sources of law, including statutes, court cases, and administrative agency rules. Review of basic legal reasoning and introductory research methods. Introduction to civil law, criminal law, family law, real property law, contracts, employment, immigration, intellectual property, and other areas of law. Also included is a review of the principles of legal ethics, theories of jurisprudence, and practical problems of law enforcement and the administration of justice.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter. (48 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php

• Description: Introduction to problems of substance abuse. History and classification of alcohol and drug abuse. Equips human service workers and general public with knowledge about issues involved in alcohol and drug abuse. Intervention and rehabilitation programs as well as public policy paradigms are examined.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter. (48 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php

• Description: Focus on the meaning of race and ethnicity as it relates to intergroup relations in the U.S.A. Inclusive analysis of concepts, theories, socio-legal effects of the Civil Rights Movement, public policy and its impact on diverse racial and ethnic populations in the U.S.A. Historical and sociological assessment of majority-minority relations with emphasis on the perspectives of African-Americans, Hispanic/Latino-Americans, Asian-Americans and the indigenous Native American tribes. Demographic implications of race and ethnic relations on U.S.A.'s economic, political and educational institutions. Relationship among race, ethnicity and poverty.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter. (48 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php

• Description: Application of sociological theories, concepts and perspectives to an understanding of gender. Focuses on how individuals think and act as gendered beings and how gender becomes an organizing principle in social life. Topics include the social construction of gender, theories of gender socialization, femininities and masculinities, gendered interactions and doing gender, how race, class, nation and sexuality shapes gender, and gender inequality within social institutions, including politics, the economy, family, religion, education and health care.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter. (48 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php

• Description: A survey of human behavior in relation to the social environment. The course focuses on human interaction and the shaping of diverse and commonly-shared attitudes, beliefs and worldviews by society, culture, and social groups. The course includes an emphasis on how individuals are influenced behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively. Topics include but are not limited to the self, social cognition, aggression, interpersonal attraction, attitudes, social influence, prejudice and discrimination, gender, race, person perception, cultural norms, and conflict and peace-making.
• Advisory: One of the following: ENGL 1A or 1AH or ESLL 26 or equivalent; not open to students with credit in PSYC 30.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter. (48 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide
• Cross Listed: PSYC F030.

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php

• Description: Survey of empirical studies conducted by family sociologists from varied theoretical orientations. Focus on social influences affecting the American expressions of intimate life styles related to relationships, marriage and family systems. Exposure to the methods of social research.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter. (48 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php

• Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Sociology beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter. (36 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php

• Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Sociology beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 6 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter. (72 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php

• Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Sociology beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 9 hours lab per week. 108 hours total per quarter. (108 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php

• Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Sociology beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 12 hours lab per week. 144 hours total per quarter. (144 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm.

For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.php