SOCIO 101 - Introduction to Sociology

    Recent Professors
    Kimberly Bonfiglio, Bobby Hutchison, Katie Lookholder Saunders, Kurt Olson, Melanie Berru, Geoffrey Hutcheson, Geri Sawicki, Holly Suarez and 2 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, 2027MSP
    Class Size
    40–100 students
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0
    Description
    An introductory study of the basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Topics typically include the analysis and explanation of social structure, group dynamics, socialization and the self, social stratification, culture and diversity, social change, deviance and globalization. Course objectives include the ability to apply sociological ideas to everyday life.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:25am, Thu 6:00pm–9:05pm