Recent SemestersSpring 2026Class Size25 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteAdvisory: ENGL C1000 AND meet the qualifications for consideration for acceptance into the Honors Program recommended. See Honors Program listing in college catalog. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0DescriptionBasic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Analysis and explanation of social structure, culture, socialization, the self and social interaction, group dynamics, institutions, deviance, stratification, social change, social problems, and global dynamics. Places a greater emphasis than SOC 1A on methods of conducting scientific research in the field of sociology. Additional emphasis is placed on contemporary social issues as explored through supplemental readings. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)Usually HeldTue Thu 9:30am–10:45am