# Social Science (SOCSC) courses

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 2 courses

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44225/44487/44490

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### SOCSC 19 — Introduction to Global Studies

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- AA/AS area 4; Cal-GETC Area 4;

Survey of global forces: Role of geography, institutions, and major actors; history of globalization; debates related to globalization; interdependence and conflict between different systems; global citizenship. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in POSCI 19.

### SOCSC 20 — Global Issues

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/socsc.md)
- AA/AS area 4; Cal-GETC Area 4;

Global issues with emphasis on several major areas of concern: Population trends and migration, economic development and inequality, human rights, international conflict and security concerns, and environmental problems. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in POSCI 20.