Sociology SOC

6 courses · Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027

SOC 111 Marriage and the Family

Units: 3
Hours: 54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly
Advisory: ENG 100 (now ENGL C1000)
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Compare and contrast different definitions, structures, and functions of the family cross-culturally and historically. Analyze the influence of economic and political systems on family structure and function.

General Education: Not approved for General Education

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course is designed to investigate the structures and functions of the family institution historically, cross-culturally, and in American Society. Attention is on changing gender roles, family stability, family structure and definitions of the family. In addition, emphasis is placed on the family?s relationship to economic structures, political institutions, and belief systems. This course is useful for students contemplating majors or careers in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, and related fields.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections, listed as SOC-111)

SOC 115 Introduction to Chicano/a Studies

Units: 3
Hours: 54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills by utilizing methods of inquiry used by historians and other social and behavioral scientists. Students will be able to utilize critical thinking skills to assess and distinguish between factual and interpretative sources of information in the analysis of contemporary issues facing Chicanos/as in the United States. Assess the present position of Chicano/a society in comparison to the past in the United States.

General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 4- Social and Behavioral Sciences )

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

An introductory survey of Chicano/a culture in the United States. This course will examine the political, economic, social, and cultural aspects influencing these group's advances, contributions, and adaptations to U. S society. Furthermore, this course explores the micro-social and structural aspects of the Chicano/a culture; including, identity formation, gender roles, education, and Chicano/a interactions within the dominant culture.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section, listed as SOC-115)

SOC 120 Research Methods in Sociology

Units: 3
Hours: 54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly
Prerequisite: SOC 101 (now SOCI C1000)
Advisory: ENG 100 (now ENGL C1000) AND MAT 106 (now STAT C1000)
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to design, conduct, and report results from a research project. Students will be able to summarize and critically evaluate results from published studies. Understand, use and describe basic principles/steps of the scientific research method.

General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 4- Social and Behavioral Sciences )

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course serves as an overview of the different research methods used in Sociology. Emphasis on principles of research design, planning, experimental procedures, data collection, interpretation, hypothesis, and critical analysis. Students will acquire skills in research ethics and learn how to conduct original sociological research project.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

SOC 121 Social Problems

Units: 3
Hours: 54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly
Advisory: ENG 100 (now ENGL C1000)
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Identify how sociological principles and concepts are applied in the understanding of social problems Analyze the differences in how social problems impact marginalized groups Evaluate social problems with research methods and theories in sociology

General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 4- Social and Behavioral Sciences )

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

An identification and analysis of contemporary social problems including (1) the role of power and ideology in the definition of social problems, (2) their causes and consequences, (3) evaluations of proposed solutions, and (4) methods of intervention. Topics will vary. ([not named in the college's catalog])

Offered: Spring 2027 (2 sections, listed as SOC-121)

SOC 140 Introduction to Gender

Units: 3
Hours: 54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Apply sociological concepts, research methods, and theories to the understanding of the social construction of gender. Analyze the social and historical constructions of sex and gender in relation to their intersections with other marginalized identities. Evaluate the role that social and political movements play in challenging institutions that reinforce and perpetuate gender inequality and stratification.

General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 4- Social and Behavioral Sciences )

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

An introduction to the sociological analysis of the social construction of gender, masculinity, and femininity historically and cross culturally. The course focuses on macro analyses of how institutions shape gender and microanalyses of how individuals are socialized and how they 'do' and practice gender. Students will examine the debates on sex and gender and the impact of economic and political change on gender expectations and practices.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

SOC 160 Introduction to Crime

Units: 3
Hours: 54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly
Advisory: ENG 100 (now ENGL C1000)
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Explain the difference between various sociological theories of crime. Identify the process of how behaviors become criminalized Demonstrate understanding of social inequalities to criminality and social control

General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 4- Social and Behavioral Sciences )

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

This course is an introduction to the sociological analysis of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system. The course explores the history and social construction of crime and criminality and examines the definition of crime and its violations as well as the laws and methods used to control criminal behavior. Students will discuss the measurement of crime and basic theoretical explanations of criminal behavior.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

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