# Sociology - SOCI (SOCI) courses Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 7 courses Source: https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/sociology-soci "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### SOCI B1 — Introduction to Sociology - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **C-ID:** SOCI 110 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 26 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/soci.md); Spring 2027, 21 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/soci.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - CSU General Education Breadth: D Social Sciences - Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC): Area 4 Soc. and Beh. Sci - BC General Education Pattern (starting Summer 2025): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Science; Area 6: Ethnic Studies - California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences The scientific study of human social behavior: This assumes that external forces shape individual behavior. The focus of this perspective is to identify, explain, and interpret these forces. As such, essential concepts, research methods, social institutions, and applications essential to the sociological perspective are examined. ### SOCI B2 — Problems of Modern Society - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **C-ID:** SOCI 115 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/soci.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/soci.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - CSU General Education Breadth: D Social Sciences - Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC): Area 4 Soc. and Beh. Sci - BC General Education Pattern (starting Summer 2025): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Science - California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences Studies the social problems of modern society, especially in the United States, in order to arrive at alternate methods of identification and measurement of social problems. An attempt to gain understanding by judging the probable results of proposed changes. Problems include deviant behavior, including crime and delinquency, alcoholism, family violence, deviant subcultures, and problems in industrial society, including the industrial workers, white collar workers, stress, and mental illness. ### SOCI B12 — Sociology of the Family - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **C-ID:** SOCI 130 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/soci.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/soci.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - CSU General Education Breadth: D Social Sciences - Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC): Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences - BC General Education Pattern (starting Summer 2025): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Science - California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences This is an introductory course to the sociological analysis of the family. Sociological theory will be used to analyze the family as an institution with emphasis on its historical and contemporary changes as well as the economic and socio-cultural forces that have contributed to such change. Family patterns across different social classes, racial and ethnic groups, and cultures will be considered as well. Topics include gender roles, socialization, work, aging, childrearing, dating, family violence, social inequality, and social change. ### SOCI B20 — Social Psychology - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **C-ID:** PSY 170 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/soci.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/soci.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - CSU General Education Breadth: D Social Sciences - Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC): Area 4 Soc. and Beh. Sci - BC General Education Pattern (starting Summer 2025): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Science - California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences Examines the effects of social influence on individual behavior: This includes the study of conformity, obedience, persuasion, attitude formation and attitude change. The role of social judgment, aggression, prejudice, prosocial behavior, attraction, and interpersonal relationships are also examined. The scientific method and research strategies in social psychology are employed. Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed PSYC B20. ### SOCI B28 — Introduction to Gender - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **C-ID:** SOCI 140 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/soci.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/soci.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - CSU General Education Breadth: D Social Sciences; E Lifelong Learning - Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC): Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences - BC General Education Pattern (starting Summer 2025): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Science; Area 6: Ethnic Studies; Area 7a: Lifelong Learning and Understanding - California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences Sociological analysis of the social construction of masculinity and femininity historically and cross-culturally. It examines the debate on sex and gender and analyzes the impact of economic and political change on gender expectation and practices. It focuses macro-analyses on how institutions shape gender and micro-analyses on how individuals are socialized and how they practice gender. ### SOCI B36 — Sociology of the Chicano - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/soci.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC): Area 4 Soc. and Beh. Sci - CSU General Education Breadth: D Social Sciences - BC General Education Pattern (starting Summer 2025): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Science; Area 6: Ethnic Studies - California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences Historical review of the sociocultural and cultural characteristics of Chicanos in the United States. Focus is on the inter-relationships of Chicanos and the society including their immigration history, acculturation, assimilation, minority status and their cultural change, by generation status. Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed CHST B36 or ETHN B36S. ### SOCI B45 — Sociology of Race and Ethnicity - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **C-ID:** SOCI 150 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/soci.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/soci.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences - CSU General Education Breadth: D Social Sciences - Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC): Area 4 Soc. and Beh. Sci - BC General Education Pattern (starting Summer 2025): Area 4: Social and Behavioral Science; Area 6: Ethnic Studies This course provides a sociological and interdisciplinary analysis of the cultural, political, and economic practices and institutions that support or challenge racism, racial and ethnic inequalities, as well as the historical and contemporary patterns of interaction between various racial and ethnic groups. Emphasis is placed on understanding the intersection of race and ethnicity as it relates to gender, social class, and other locations of identity as well as engaging with anti-racist issues. Topics include struggle, resistance, social justice, and liberation as experienced by Native American, African American, Asian American and Latina and Latino communities along with the enduring effects of colonialism. Immigration issues, and the political, educational, and economic status of racial and ethnic groups are examined as well. Note: Not open to students who have successfully completed SOCI B45 or ETHN B45.