Sociology
7 courses · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or ENGL C1000E.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 110
Basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology: Analysis and explanation of social structure, group dynamics, socialization and the self, social stratification, culture and diversity, social change and global dynamics.
SOC 2 Social Problems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 115
Study of society through the application of sociological principles and critical thinking skills to the identification and analysis of selected social problems: Poverty, racism/sexism, drug abuse, crime, population control.
SOC 5 Minority Groups
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 150
Analysis of racial, religious, and ethnic minority groups: General principles of dominant-minority group relations.
SOC 8 Crime and Deviance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 160
Sociological exploration of the nature, extent, and causes of crime and deviance: Corporate crime, property and violent crime, drug culture, sex work, the criminal justice system, stigmatization, and the socio-political impact of crime and deviance.
SOC 13 Sociology of the Family
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 130
Social factors which contribute to marriage and family: Changing historic, economic, and socio-cultural forces that shape intimate and familial relationships
SOC 49 Independent Study in Sociology
- Units
- .5-5
- Hours
- .5 - 5 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Sociology. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.
SOC 120 Introduction to Research Methods
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SOC 001.
- Advisory
- STAT C1000 or MATH 13.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 120
Introduction to empirical research for the social sciences: Nature of theory, hypotheses, variables, ethics of research; application of qualitative and quantitative analytic tools including survey, observational, experimental, case study, and comparative historical research.