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Sociology for Transfer
Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a sociology degree, an emphasis or option within a sociology degree, or a degree considered similar to sociology at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.
Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a sociology major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
- Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
- Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to do the following:
- Explain how an individual's life chances are impacted by various social forces.
Course Requirements
| Required Core: Complete 10 units | ||
| SOCI 102 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology *,** | 4 |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology *, ** | 3 |
| or SOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| List A: 6 units. Select two courses. | 6 | |
| Social Psychology * | ||
or PSYC 103 | Social Psychology | |
| Introduction to Gender Studies * | ||
| Psychology/Sociology of the Family * | ||
or PSYC 145 | Psychology/Sociology of the Family | |
| Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations * | ||
or ETHN 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | |
| List B: 3 units. Select one course. | 3 | |
| Any course from List A not already used. | ||
| Introduction to Black Studies * | ||
| Introduction to Chicana/o Studies * | ||
| Critical Issues in Chicana and Latina Studies * | ||
| Introduction to Justice Studies * | ||
| Introduction to Women's Studies * | ||
| Introduction to LGBT Studies * | ||
| Introduction to Pacific Studies * | ||
| Total Units | 19 | |
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Course satisfies a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement. Note: All of the statistics and honors courses listed are also GE courses.
- **
Course is required major preparation at CSU San Marcos (CSUSM). Students planning to transfer to CSUSM are advised to select these courses to complete this degree. For more information on this major at CSUSM, please refer to the articulation agreement at assist.org.
Note:
Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.
Associate in Arts Degree
Social Justice Studies for Transfer: African American Studies
Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for an African American Studies degree, an emphasis or option within a social justice/African American Studies degree, or a degree considered similar to African American Studies at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.
Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor's degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta College counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as an African American Studies major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
- Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
- Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to assess the impact of historical and cultural African American experiences in the United States and examine how those influences shape the contemporary African American experience.
Course Requirements
| Required courses: | ||
| SOCI 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| or ETHN 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | |
| SOCI 120 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| or SOCI 130 | Introduction to Gender Studies | |
| or SOCI 140 | Introduction to LGBT Studies | |
| SOCI 105 | Introduction to Justice Studies | 3 |
| List A: Choose three courses (only one course from Area 4 may be used). | 9-10 | |
| Introduction to Black Studies | ||
or HIST 145 | African American History to 1877 | |
or HIST 146 | African American History Since 1877 | |
| Introduction to Black Theater | ||
| Introduction to African American Literature | ||
| Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | ||
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
Notes:
- All courses listed satisfy a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement.
- Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.
Associate in Arts Degree
Social Justice Studies for Transfer: Chicano Studies
Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a Chicano/a studies degree, an emphasis or option within a social justice/Chicano/a studies degree, or a degree considered similar to Chicano/a studies at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.
Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor's degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a Chicano Studies studies major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
- Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
- Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to assess the impact of historical and cultural Chicano/x and Latinx experiences in the United States and examine how those influences shape the contemporary Chicano/x and Latinx experience.
Course Requirements
| Required courses: | ||
| CCS 232 | Critical Issues in Chicana and Latina Studies | 3 |
| SOCI 120 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| or SOCI 130 | Introduction to Gender Studies | |
| ETHN 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| or SOCI 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | |
| List A: Select 3 courses. | 10-11 | |
| Mexican American History Through 1877 | ||
or HIST 142 | Mexican American History Since 1877 | |
or CCS 100 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | |
| Introduction to Chicano Chicana Literature | ||
| Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | ||
or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
or STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics (Embedded Support) | |
or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics (Honors) | |
| Total Hours | 19-20 | |
Notes:
- All courses listed satisfy a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement.
- Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.
Associate in Arts Degree
Social Justice Studies for Transfer: Gender Studies
Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a gender studies degree, an emphasis or option within a social justice/gender studies degree, or a degree considered similar to gender studies at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.
Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor's degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a social justice/gender studies major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
- Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
- Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to do the following:
- Articulate gender dynamics in face-to-face interaction, group settings, and large-scale social institutions.
- Describe the ways in which gender interacts and intersects with race. class, sexualities, ethnicity, age, ability, and other identities to help shape a person's experiences in society.
- Articulate the historical and contemporary issues pertaining to the social status of LGBTQA + identified people.
Course Requirements
| Required courses: | ||
| SOCI 130 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 |
| SOCI 140 | Introduction to LGBT Studies | 3 |
| SOCI 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| List A: | ||
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| SOCI 105 | Introduction to Justice Studies | 3 |
| PSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science | 4 |
| or PSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) | |
| or SOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | |
| Total Units | 19 | |
Notes:
- All courses listed satisfy a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement.
- Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.
Associate in Arts Degree
Social Justice Studies for Transfer: LGBTQ Studies
Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a LGBTQ studies degree, an emphasis or option within a social justice/LGBTQ studies degree, or a degree considered similar to LGBTQ studies at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.
Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor's degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a social justice/LGBTQ studies major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
- Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
- Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to do the following:
- Articulate gender dynamics in face-to-face interaction, group settings, and large-scale social institutions.
- Describe the ways in which gender interacts and intersects with race, class, sexualities, ethnicity, age, ability, and other identities to help shape a person's experiences in society.
Course Requirements
| Required courses: | ||
| SOCI 130 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 |
| SOCI 140 | Introduction to LGBT Studies | 3 |
| SOCI 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| or ETHN 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | |
| List A: | ||
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| SOCI 105 | Introduction to Justice Studies | 3 |
| PSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science | 4 |
| or PSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) | |
| or SOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | |
| Total Units | 19 | |
Notes:
- All courses listed satisfy a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement.
- Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.
Certificates
Certificate of Proficiency
Research Fundamentals
The certificate in Research Fundamentals emphasizes the skills needed to interpret research data and conduct basic research in accordance with the procedures and methods of behavioral science.
The certificate is designed for individuals interested in learning research skills and for those who need assistance in improving these skills for their work.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to construct a testable hypothesis and examine it using appropriate research methodologies.
Course Requirements
| Required courses: | ||
| PSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science | 4 |
| or PSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) | |
| or SOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | |
| LIBR 101 | Introduction to Library Research | 1 |
| Select at least three elective units from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology (Honors) | |
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
or SOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| Introduction to the Administration of Justice | ||
| Select one course from the following electives: | 3 | |
| Research Methods in Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology | ||
| Media & Information Literacy | ||
or LIBR 201H | Media & Information Literacy (Honors) | |
| Total Units | 11 | |
Certificate of Proficiency
Volunteer Services
This certificate offers students core courses in behavioral science combined with at least one behavioral science course that offers service learning. The academic courses provide a fundamental understanding of human behavior. A course that includes service learning requires volunteering in the community combined with written reflection on the volunteer experience. This certificate emphasizes working directly with people in need within the service-learning tradition, and it integrates academics with practice.
This certificate can enrich the service of experienced volunteers, guide those interested in volunteering for the first time and transfer students interested in teaching and social service agency work, and provide early experience in public service.
Students need to contact the Service Learning Office for information about instructors in behavioral science who offer service learning. In addition, students must provide verification of their volunteer participation through the Service Learning Office to earn the certificate.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to explain the importance of volunteering in the community from a behavioral sciences perspective.
Course Requirements
| Required courses: | ||
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| SOCI 102 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| Select at least 5 elective units from the following: | 5 | |
| Child, Family, and Community | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Psychology/Sociology of the Family | ||
| Total Units | 11 | |
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For more detailed information about a course, such as its content, objectives, and fulfillment of a degree, certificate, or general education requirement, please see the official course outline of record, available on the Courses and Programs webpage.
Courses
SOCI C1000: Introduction to Sociology
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 101, SOC 101H, or SOCI C1000H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course introduces students to Sociology: the study of people, groups, and institutions that shape peoples lives. Through a mix of theory, research, and real-world examples, students explore key sociological concepts like culture, inequality, power, collective action, and social change. With content reflecting diverse histories and lived experiences, students make connections between their lives and the social forces that influence individual opportunities and choices. Students in this course will develop a critical lens that allows them to better understand and transform themselves and society. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for SOC 101, SOC 101H, or SOCI C1000H. Formerly SOC 101. C-ID SOCI-110.
SOCI C1000H: Introduction to Sociology - Honors
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 101, SOC 101H, or SOCI C1000.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring even years
This course introduces students to Sociology: the study of people, groups, and institutions that shape peoples lives. Through a mix of theory, research, and real-world examples, students explore key sociological concepts like culture, inequality, power, collective action, and social change. With content reflecting diverse histories and lived experiences, students make connections between their lives and the social forces that influence individual opportunities and choices. Students in this course will develop a critical lens that allows them to better understand and transform themselves and society. This is an honors course. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for SOC 101, SOC 101H, or SOCI C1000. Formerly SOC 101. C-ID SOCI-110.
SOCI 102: Contemporary Social Problems
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 102.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course analyzes social problems in a diverse society. It emphasizes economic, racial, and gender inequality, crime, poverty, the family, education, health care, and other issues pertaining to society's major social issues. Students evaluate the causes, consequences, and solutions to the problems of our society. Formerly SOC 102. C-ID SOCI-115.
SOCI 103: Social Psychology
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in PSYC 103, SOC 103, or SOCI 103.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Social psychology examines the influence that society, contexts, groups, and others have on individuals. This course emphasizes the sociological and psychological factors in socialization, self-concept, interpersonal relationships, and group dynamics. The course pays special attention to social cognition, attitudes, social influence, language, and cross-cultural differences in social psychology. Formerly SOC 103. C-ID PSY-170.
SOCI 105: Introduction to Justice Studies
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 105.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course introduces the interdisciplinary field of justice studies as a lens to examine social justice movements. Critical race theories and social conflict theories are examined to provide a basis for a better understanding of the socio-economic, cultural and political conditions that create and maintain inequalities which affect marginalized, disadvantaged, and oppressed social groups in the United States. It explores these social, economic, political, and criminal justice issues by means of sociological, philosophical, and legal perspectives and methodologies. Students critically assess the obstacles and opportunities central to the pursuit of justice in the United States and abroad. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for ADM 100 or SOCI 105. Formerly SOC 105. C-ID SOCI-160.
SOCI 120: Introduction to Women's Studies
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 120.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
This course introduces students to women's studies through sociological theories, concepts, and sociological research. The course examines the status and roles of women in social institutions, social organizations, and social classes. It compares and contrasts similarities and differences in women's experiences based on race and ethnic groups, different cultures, and subcultures - with particular considerations of culturally specific notions of femininities. It is guided by sociology's emphases on cultural relativism, diversity, and the effects of inequality. Topics include institutional discrimination, gender socialization, sexuality, varied cultural influences, feminism, and regional, national, and global perspectives on women's rights. Formerly SOC 120. C-ID SJS-120.
SOCI 125: Introduction to Statistics in Sociology
Units: 4
Prerequisites: Knowledge, skills, and abilities at the intermediate algebra level as determined by the math placement process.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 125.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 4 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course covers the application of statistical methods to interpret, analyze, and describe quantitative sociological data. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics; probability topics, populations and samples, the normal distribution, the central limit theorem; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; comparing two means; F distribution and ANOVA; correlation and linear regression; and chi-square. Students use statistical software (SPSS) to analyze data and report results using American Sociological Association (ASA) style. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for BTEC 180/BTEC 180H, BUS 204/BUS 204H, STAT C1000/STAT C1000H/STAT C1000E, PSYC 104/PSYC 104H, or SOCI 125. Some CSU campuses may also impose this credit limitation. Formerly SOC 125. C-ID SOCI-125.
SOCI 130: Introduction to Gender Studies
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 130.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course examines gender construction and gender inequities in contemporary society using both a foundation of relevant theories and concepts from sociology and an interdisciplinary lens, including historical, anthropological, economic, political, queer, feminist, and cultural studies perspectives. The course also addresses the development of contemporary gender topics, applications of theory, and discussions related to men's studies, queer studies, and the LGBTQIA community. Formerly SOC 130. C-ID SOCI-140.
SOCI 140: Introduction to LGBT Studies
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 140.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to concepts, theories, and research findings through a sociological perspective in the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) issues with particular attention to the operation of social institutions. Topics include politics, policy and governance of LGBT issues, social movements and resistance, biological and environmental impacts on identity, equity, equality and inclusion, privilege and disadvantage, queer activism; diverse experiences of sexuality; and representations in literature, art, and popular culture. The class emphasizes ways in which sexual identities intersect with and shape other categories of identity, including class, race and ethnicity, and social class. Formerly SOC 140. C-ID SJS-130.
SOCI 145: Psychology/Sociology of the Family
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in PSYC 145 or SOC 145.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course examines the family as a social institution and applies sociological and psychological theories and concepts to couples, intimate relationships, marriage, and families. These theories and concepts provide frameworks for examining love, sexuality, and commitment and for identifying problems and adjustments for couples and family relationships. The course also studies changing models of the family, historical perspectives, cross-cultural comparisons, and the influences of changes in contemporary society affecting family life. Topics include partner selection, becoming parents, communication, family and work, family crises, divorce, aging, and issues linked to social class and living in a diverse society. Formerly SOC 145. C-ID SOCI-130.
SOCI 205: Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology
Units: 3
Prerequisites: SOCI C1000 or SOCI C1000H; PSYC 104, PSYC 104H, or SOCI 125; ENGL C1000.
Enrollment Limitation: Concurrent enrollment in SOCI 125 for students with MATH 103 or STAT C1000/C1000H/C1000E credit; not open to students w/ prior SOC 205 credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This course introduces the fundamental methods of research and how sociologists use them to examine, investigate, and think critically on topics related to the discipline. It emphasizes an appreciation of the scientific method, the development of research skills, knowledge of research ethics, and the evaluation of scientific research. Students conduct library research, design and implement research projects using appropriate methodologies and controls, analyze and interpret data using a statistical computer program, and write research reports using APA format. Students with MATH 103, STAT C1000, or PSYC 104 may take SOCI 125 concurrently with this course. Formerly SOC 205. C-ID SOCI-120.
SOCI 207: Race and Ethnic Relations
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in ETHN 207 or SOC 207.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course provides a systematic examination of how race and ethnic relations are affected by the concepts of power, prejudice, ethnocentrism, and racism. It introduces significant theories, issues, and social movements related to racial/ethnic justice, to understand the effects of institutional racism and marginalization on the African American, Native American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Latinx/Chicanx racial and ethnic groups. The course also examines the institutions and other factors involved in establishing, sustaining, and changing systems of racial and ethnic inequality and how they are connected to class, gender, sexuality, citizenship status, and other intersections. Formerly SOC 207. C-ID SOCI-150, SJS-110.
SOCI 250: Introduction to Pacific Studies
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 250.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This course introduces students to the geography, histories, cultures, and societies of the Pacific Islands (Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Australia). Topics include traditional and contemporary religious practices, languages, arts, and athletics in the Pacific. The course emphasizes Pacific Islander perspectives and experiences as it examines the effects of colonization, resistance and rights movements, and current challenges to the health and well-being of Pacific Island communities. Formerly SOC 250.
SOCI 292: Internship Studies
Units: 0.5-14
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 54 hours of work per unit, paid or unpaid.
Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center approval. Fourteen unit maximum in any combination of work experience education and/or internship studies per semester.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or work/intern at a new site upon each enrollment. Formerly SOC 292.
SOCI 299: Occupational Work Experience Education
Units: 0.5-14
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 54 hours of work per unit, paid or unpaid.
Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. Fourteen unit maximum in any combination of work experience education and/or internship studies per semester.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course is intended for students who are employed in a job directly related to their major or career area of interest. It allows such students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or work/intern at a new site upon each enrollment. Formerly SOC 299.
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