Sociology
Class Schedule
2024 Fall Schedule
19 classes scheduled
SOC 1
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
5 units
- 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.
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- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in SOC 1H.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- 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.phpSection: SOC -001.-01Y
Course Number (CRN): 21284
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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Section: SOC -001.-02Y
Course Number (CRN): 20810
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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Section: SOC -001.-03W
Course Number (CRN): 21093
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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Section: SOC -001.-04W
Course Number (CRN): 21160
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
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Section: SOC -001.-05W
Course Number (CRN): 22099
Dates: 11/4/2024 - 12/13/2024
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Section: SOC -001.-06W
Course Number (CRN): 22733
Dates: 11/4/2024 - 12/13/2024
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12 of 20 waitlist seats open
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SOC 7
STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
5 units
- 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.
- Prerequisite: Prerequisites: One of the following: PSYC 1, 1H, SOC 1, 1H; Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: 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.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- 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.phpSection: SOC -007.-01Y
Course Number (CRN): 21446
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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SOC 10
SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS & DESIGNS
5 units
- 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.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: 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.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- 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.phpSection: SOC -010.-01
Course Number (CRN): 21448
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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Section: SOC -010.-02W
Course Number (CRN): 21447
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
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SOC 11
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WELFARE
5 units
- Description: Sociological perspective of social welfare and the social services system as a field of study and profession. Historical overview of social problems and development of the professional fields. Focus on range of sociological theory to explain development of social services systems, their core concepts, value systems and methods.
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- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- 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.phpSection: SOC -011.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 22380
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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18 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
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SOC 19
ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE
4 units
- 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.
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- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- 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.phpSection: SOC -019.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 20773
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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19 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
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SOC 23
RACE & ETHNIC RELATIONS
4 units
- 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.
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- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- 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.phpSection: SOC -023.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 21344
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
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SOC 28
SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER
4 units
- 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.
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- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- 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.phpSection: SOC -028.-01Y
Course Number (CRN): 21282
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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SOC 30
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
4 units
- 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.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: 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.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- 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.phpSection: SOC -030.-01
Course Number (CRN): 21449
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
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SOC 40
ASPECTS OF MARRIAGE & FAMILY
4 units
- 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.
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- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- 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.phpSection: SOC -040.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 21764
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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19 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
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SOC 70R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY
1 unit
- 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.
- Prerequisite:
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- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- 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.phpSection: SOC -070R-01
Course Number (CRN): 20905
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
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SOC 71R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY
2 units
- 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.
- Prerequisite:
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- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 6 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- 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.phpSection: SOC -071R-01
Course Number (CRN): 20973
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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SOC 72R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY
3 units
- 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.
- Prerequisite:
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- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 9 hours lab per week. 108 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- 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.phpSection: SOC -072R-01
Course Number (CRN): 20974
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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SOC 73R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY
4 units
- 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.
- Prerequisite:
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- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 12 hours lab per week. 144 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- 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.phpSection: SOC -073R-01
Course Number (CRN): 20975
Dates: 9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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