# Sociology (SOC) courses

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 9 courses

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/36813/36822/36906

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

### SOC 100 — Introduction to Sociology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **C-ID:** SOCI 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 10 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/soc.md); Spring 2027, 19 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/soc.md)

The scientific study of human societies and behavior focusing on the process of social interaction, patterns of social inequality, and the influence of social institutions on individuals as members of social groups. Special emphasis provided to explain factors promoting social stability and social change.

### SOC 100H — Honors Introduction to Sociology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Prerequisite:** A college GPA or high school GPA for first term college students of 3.0 or higher
- **C-ID:** SOCI 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

A seminar-style, content-enriched course to provide a critical and extensive exploration of the sociological perspective, methods, and theories of social interaction, stability and change. Focuses on the importance of sociology for understanding individuals in a social context and provides a comprehensive understanding of and scientific way of thinking about society.

### SOC 112 — Relationships, Marriages, and Family Dynamics

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **C-ID:** SOCI 130
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/soc.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/soc.md)

In-depth examination of the process of developing intimate relationships leading to committed partnerships and marriages with emphasis on effective communication techniques, understanding relationship dynamics, parenting, diverse family systems and overcoming family stressors at each life stage.

### SOC 140 — Social Problems

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **C-ID:** SOCI 115
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/soc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/soc.md)

An extensive survey of contemporary social trends and problems through sociological analysis concentrating on their causes, complexities, consequences, and possible solutions. Special emphasis will be placed on the problems in the U.S., with consideration of the global perspective.

### SOC 140H — Honors Social Problems

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Prerequisite:** A college GPA or high school GPA for first term college students of 3.0 or higher
- **C-ID:** SOCI 115
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

A seminar-style, in-depth sociological analysis and critique of U.S. social trends and problems with an emphasis on contemporary and historical social policy with additional consideration of global perspectives.

### SOC 150 — Intro to Race and Ethnicity

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **C-ID:** SOCI 150
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course focuses on the application of sociological theories and concepts to the study of race, ethnicity, and racism within an intersectional context. It includes an examination of the cultural, political, historical, and economic practices and institutions that construct, perpetuate, or challenge racism, racialized inequalities, and interactive dynamics within and between various racial and ethnic groups. Special attention will be extended to the impacts of globalization, immigration, miscegenation, identity formation, and strategies to combat and decrease prejudice and discrimination.

### SOC 240 — Introduction to Social Psychology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **C-ID:** PSY 170
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/soc.md)

An exploration of the interlocking dynamics of psychology and sociology focusing on the impact of social groups on individuals and on other groups. Content includes self-development, interaction, attitudes, conformity, friendship, love, aggression, group dynamics (Same as Psychology 240).

### SOC 286 — Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/soc.md)

The Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies offers an intersectional examination of issues related to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer experience. Taught from the sociological perspective, this course includes historical and contemporary analyses of the LGBTQ+ community and their relationship to social institutions, and institutional power. The Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies also surveys political, legal, and cultural values and actions with a focus on social justice. Field trips may be required. (Same as WMNS 286)

### SOC 401 — The Sociology of Health, Illness, and Healing

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 Lecture
- **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: Student must be admitted to the Occupational Studies program. and SOC 100 or SOC 100H
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/soc.md)

This course analyzes the social contexts of health, illness, and organized medical care. It examines empirical research and theory of the changing concepts of health, illness and medical practice in their socio-historical contexts. Topics will include: social epidemiology, the biomedical and social construction of health/illness, the experience of illness, the historical transformation of the health professions and the health work force, disparities in health care, medical technology, global comparisons of health care and health care reform.