SOC 5 - Introduction to Social Problems

    Recent Professors
    M. McDrew, A. Villarreal, B. Hernandez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    42–53 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of SOC 5
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area E · CSU GE Area D0
    Description
    This course is a sociological analysis of social problems in the United States. It analyzes how sociologists understand, identify, and address social problems. Social problems include racism, sexism, poverty, crime, immigration, health, aging, family, education, the environment to urbanization. Examination and evaluation of sociological perspectives are applied to improve student's understanding of social problems.
    Usually Held
    Mon 4:00pm–7:10pm, Mon 1:20pm–4:30pm, Tue 5:00pm–8:10pm, Wed 6:00pm–9:10pm