# Sociology (SOC) — Fall 2026 schedule

Merritt College · 10 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-18

Source: https://sa.peralta.edu/psc/PCCDCPRD/EMPLOYEE/SA/c/SSR_STUDENT_FL.SSR_CLSRCH_MAIN_FL.GBL

Term dates: Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 (from the sections' dates) · 7 sessions, with dates: /c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/index.json · Academic calendar: https://www.peralta.edu/admissions/academic-calendar-finals-schedule-enrollment-calendar

Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog, /c/merritt-college/catalog/2026-2027/courses/soc.md

## SOC 1 — Introduction to Sociology (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42084 | 42084 | In person | Tue 12:00–2:50pm, Merritt-A 137 | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Janine Nkosi | Closed |
| 42144 | 42144 | In person | Wed 4:00–6:50pm, Merritt-A 137 | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Janine Nkosi | 3 of 40 open |
| 42167 | 42167 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Janine Nkosi | Closed |
| 42598 | 42598 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Patricia Santiago | Closed |
| 43529 | 43529 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Angela Smith | Closed |

## SOC 2 — Social Problems (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42145 | 42145 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Patricia Santiago | 2 of 38 open |
| 42439 | 42439 | In person | Tue 4:00–6:50pm, Merritt-A 137 | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Janine Nkosi | 17 of 40 open |
| 42521 | 42521 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Patricia Santiago | 6 of 38 open |

## SOC 5 — Minority Groups (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42458 | 42458 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Janine Nkosi | Closed |

## SOC 13 — Sociology of the Family (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43534 | 43534 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Giselle Hendrie | 20 of 38 open |