SOC 170 - Introduction to Justice Studies

    Recent Professors
    Amber Colbert, Kayleen Diaz, Sammy Briggs
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    25–42 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4C · IGETC Area 4D · IGETC Area 4G · IGETC Area 4H · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU GE Area D4 · CSU GE Area D7
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Justice Studies. An analysis of justice will be explored using sociological, philosophical, historical, and legal perspectives and methodologies. The course will emphasize social justice issues in the United States, with an emphasis on systems of inequality that affect people of color, women and other marginalized groups.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–11:00am