SOC 201B - SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS

    Recent Professors
    Christine Murphy
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    42 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Advisories: SOC 201A
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0
    Description
    Studies the major social institutions, both the traditional ideas of social institutions (family, education, economy, religion, and government/politics) and contemporary ideas of social institutions (science, mass media, medicine, sports, and the military). Covers the structures and functions of social institutions. Considers major works and draws comparisons between our institutions and those of other societies.