Sociology

Sociology
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Sociology is a social science that involves the systematic study of the social lives of people, groups, and societies as well as the study of our behavior as social beings, covering everything from the analysis of short contacts between anonymous individuals on the street to the study of global social processes.

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Distance Education/Sociology | Sociology
Associate Professor of Sociology and Distance Education Coordinator, Vivian Varela, had a traumatic introduction to Ukiah. As a small child, her family was passing through the city when an automobile ...
Associate Professor of Sociology and Distance Education Coordinator, Vivian Vare...
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This course will provide a set of concepts and theories to describe and explain the social behavior of human beings and organization of society. Students examine subjects such as culture, deviance, sexuality, media, social stratification, and the institutions of the family, religion, education, politics, and the economy.

3 units Transferable to both UC and CSU

This course will provide an identification and analysis of contemporary social problems including the role of power, resources and ideology in the definition of social problems, their causes and consequences, evaluations of proposed solutions, and methods of intervention. Topics will vary.

3 units Transferable to both UC and CSU

This course will examine a broad range of contemporary LGBT issues in various domestic and global contexts including bio-medical, sociological and political. Additionally, students have the opportunity to explore intersecting identities while developing research and critical thinking skills vital for further progress in the program.

3 units Transferable to both UC and CSU