Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0DescriptionCal-GETC Area 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) Satisfies Global Citizenship By relying heavily on the instructional method of service-learning, this course involves a sociological analysis of social problems on the local, national, and international level. Critical inquiry and analysis are conducted into issues such as global inequality, environmental destruction, urban deterioration, economic and political power distribution, poverty, racism, sexism, and problems of work, family, education, drugs, and crime. Theoretical perspectives of sociology and current sociological research are explored. This course requires students to engage in learning outside the classroom in conjunction with various community-based organizations. Students may earn credit for either SOCIOL 2 or 2 S but not both. Only SOCIOL 2 S fulfills the Santa Monica College Global Citizenship Requirement. 