Sociology
11 courses · Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
SOC G100 Introduction To Sociology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 110
Recommended for every student interested in human behavior, social interrelationships and group organization, foundations of society, culture, social differentiation and social institutions.
SOC G110 Introduction To Marriage And The Family
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- SOC G100.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 130
This course examines the process of forming intimate relationships, partnerships, and marriages within diverse societies and cultures. Specifically, this course will examine love, communication patterns, relationship dynamics, parenting, and childhood experiences. This class will also explore diverse family systems, lineage in comparison to social familial roles, gendered labor and gender norms, reproductive choice, familial violence, social institutions, and issues impacting families at each life stage.
SOC G111 Social Justice and U.S. Ethnic Communities
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SJS 110
This course is an applied study to social justice with an emphasis on race and ethnicity in the United States. It examines the socio-economic, cultural, and political conditions that contribute to inequality among key social groups and the struggle for social justice and liberation. The class will focus on Indigenous communities, Native Americans, African Americans, Latinx Americans, Asian Americans and the intersection with gender, sexuality, and religion. The course requires engagement with anti-racist issues, practices, and movements. Enrollment Limitation: ETHS G111; students who complete SOC G111 may not enroll in or receive credit for ETHS G111.
SOC G115 Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SJS 130
This course provides an introduction to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) studies. Examines a range of issues related to LGBTQ individuals and communities in the United States and globally. Includes a study of key figures and history of civil rights movement for LGBTQ and explores sexual orientation and gender identity across cultures.
SOC G125 Introduction to Statistics in Sociology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Course taught at the level of intermediate algebra or appropriate math placement.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
- C-ID
- MATH 110; SOCI 125
This course introduces probability techniques, hypothesis testing and predictive techniques used in sociological research. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and sampling distributions, statistical inference, correlation and linear regression, chi-square and t-test, and application of technology for statistical analysis and interpretation of statistical findings. It provides an introductory statistics course for sociology majors and other social science or health majors and provides applications using data from social science, business, sciences, and education. Enrollment Limitation: ECON G160/STAT C1000/STAT C1000E/PSYC G140; students who complete SOC G125 may not enroll in or receive credit for ECON G160, STAT C1000, STAT C1000E, or PSYC G140.
SOC G133 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 110; SOCI 150
This course is identical to ETHS G133. Formerly: Racial and Ethnic Relations in America. This course provides an overview of sociological theories and issues concerning the historical and contemporary patterns of interactions of major American racial and ethnic groups with an emphasis on Native Americans, African Americans, Latinx Americans, and Asian Americans through analysis of race, ethnicity, and racism. It examines how culture and social institutions contribute to or counteract racial and ethnic inequalities. The course discusses minority immigration and assimilation as it relates to society and culture in the United States. Enrollment Limitation: ETHS G133; students who complete SOC G133 may not enroll in or receive credit for ETHS G133.
SOC G134 Introduction to Chicana/o Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is identical to ETHS G134. Formerly: Introduction to Chicano Studies. This course provides an overview of the Chicana/o historical experience and of social development in the U.S. The course will survey the Chicana/o culture, customs, politics, labor conflict, immigration patterns, achievements and contributions to society in the United States. Enrollment Limitation: ETHS G134; students who complete SOC G134 may not enroll in or receive credit for ETHS G134.
SOC G140 Introduction to Gender
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 140
This course provides an introduction to the social construction of gender, masculinity, and femininity historically and across culture. It examines debates on sex and gender, and analyzes how institutions shape gender and the impact of political change on gender expectations in society.
SOC G160 Sociology of Criminology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 160
This course offers a sociological analysis of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system, emphasizing the intersections of race, gender, class, and sexuality in relation to crime and victimology. It explores the historical and social construction of crime, criminality, and social control, while providing fundamental theoretical explanations of criminal behavior within the context of diverse social identities.
SOC G185 Analysis of Social Problems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 115
This course provides an analysis of contemporary social problems. Topics include global ecology, political economy, sexual behavior, drug use, racism, sexism, ageism, education, environment, health issues, crime, and violence.
SOC G200 Introduction to Research Methods
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- SOC G100.
- Advisory
- STAT C1000, STAT C1000E, ECON G160, PSYC G140, or SOC G125 or completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, any introductory level social or behavioral science course.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 120; POLS 160
This course introduces students to research methods used in the social and behavioral sciences. Students analyze the ways in which empirical research is used to gather, evaluate and critique data. Students apply scientific investigation to social and/or behavioral subject matter.