# Sociology (SOCI) courses

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 2 courses

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22181/25453/25556

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### SOCI C1000 — Introduction to Sociology (formerly SOC 101)

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Advisory:** It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts.
- **C-ID:** SOCI 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 17 sections (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/soci.md); Winter 2027, 2 sections (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/winter-2027/soci.md); Spring 2027, 11 sections (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/soci.md)
- Transfer: UC credit limit. Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: SOCI C1000 or SOCI C1000H

This course introduces students to Sociology: the study of people, groups, and institutions that shape people’s lives. Through a mix of theory, research, and real-world examples, students explore key sociological concepts like culture, inequality, power, collective action, and social change. With content reflecting diverse histories and lived experiences, students make connections between their lives and the social forces that influence individual opportunities and choices. Students in this course will develop a critical lens that allows them to better understand and transform themselves and society.

### SOCI C1000H — Introduction to Sociology - Honors (formerly SOC 101H)

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Advisory:** It is advised that students be able read college-level texts.; ENGL C1000
- **C-ID:** SOCI 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section listed as SOCI 101H (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/soci.md); Spring 2027, 1 section listed as SOCI 101H (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/soci.md)
- Transfer: UC credit limit. Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: SOCI C1000 or SOCI C1000H

This course introduces students to Sociology: the study of people, groups, and institutions that shape people’s lives. Through a mix of theory, research, and real-world examples, students explore key sociological concepts like culture, inequality, power, collective action, and social change. With content reflecting diverse histories and lived experiences, students make connections between their lives and the social forces that influence individual opportunities and choices. Students in this course will develop a critical lens that allows them to better understand and transform themselves and society. This is an honors course.