SOC 1 - Introduction to Sociology

    Recent Professors
    Elizabeth A. Darley, Krystle Hollandsworth
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24–50 students
    Difficulty
    5.2Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D0 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    An introductory study of the basic concepts, theoretical approaches and methods of sociology. Topics include the analysis and explanation of social structure, group dynamics, socialization and the self, social stratification, culture and diversity, social change, and global dynamics. Course objectives include the ability to apply sociological ideas to everyday life. This course has been approved for online, hybrid (online/traditional) and correspondence delivery. This course uses a free Open Educational Resource textbook.
    Usually Held
    Tue 8:00am–9:15am