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Sociology Course Descriptions

1 Introduction to Sociology (3) UC:CSU (CAN SOC 2)
This course is an overview of what we know (and do not know) about human behavior and human societies. It examines how social life (life in groups, organizations and societies) affects people, and how people affect each other and their societies.

2 American Social Problems (3) UC:CSU (CAN SOC 4)
This course deals with the analysis of societal problems in the United States today. It emphasizes problems related to poverty, deviance, criminal justice, group conflict, population, environment and social change.

11 Ethnic & Racial Minorities in the United States (3) UC:CSU
Examines minority/majority relationships in the United States, how these relationships developed historically, and the social, political, and economic forces that maintain or act to change these relationships. Analysis of similarities and differences in ethnic and racial groups' experiences will promote understanding of the forces underlying minority/majority relations.

185 Directed Study - Sociology (1) CSU
285 Directed Study - Sociology (2) CSU
385 Directed Study - Sociology (3) CSU
Allows a student to pursue Directed Study in Sociology on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.
NOTE: Maximum UC credit allowed: 3-1/3 semester units per semester, 6 units total in any or all appropriate subject areas combined. Please note that the granting of transfer credit for courses of this kind is contingent upon a review of the course outline by a UC campus.

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