
Sociology
Class Schedule
2025 Summer Schedule
6 classes scheduled
SOC 1
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
5 units
- Description: Introduction to the field of sociology; the scientific study of human society and the contemporary world, and the interaction of individuals and groups in society. Analysis of major theories, concepts, methods, social institutions, and social processes. Development of a sociological imagination and social context analysis. Society in its social class, racial and gendered dynamics.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in SOC 1H.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm. For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpSection: SOC -001.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 10150
Dates: 6/30/2025 - 8/9/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: SOC -001.-02W
Course Number (CRN): 10152
Dates: 6/30/2025 - 8/9/2025
Open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: SOC -001.-03W
Course Number (CRN): 10269
Dates: 6/30/2025 - 8/9/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
SOC 10
SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS & DESIGNS
5 units
- Description: How do we know what we know? This course develops students' analytical abilities and understanding of the fundamental importance of the social science research process in knowledge construction or how we come to "know" things, interpret the world, and move forward in ways that help us address issues, solve problems, and improve the human condition. The course is applicable to everyday citizens and social scientists alike and is relevant to people in all walks of life, not only social scientists. Students examine fundamental elements of empirical research and the ways in which sociologists, social scientists, academics, policy makers, community members, concerned citizens, and others approach, create, gather data, evaluate, critique, and interpret social research. Includes attention to the nature of theory, hypotheses, variables, and ethics of research. Application of qualitative and quantitative analytic tools, including logic and research design, such as survey, observational, experimental, case study, and comparative historical research. Emphasis on research design and statistical techniques, planning, experimental procedures, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data. Laboratory emphasis on group work, data entry, and analysis of data. Computer applications recommended.
- Prerequisite: SOC 1 or 1H.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: PSYC 7, SOC 7, MATH 10, or MATH 17; and ENGL 1A or 1AH; not open to students with credit in PSYC 10.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 84 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm. For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpSection: SOC -010.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 10227
Dates: 6/30/2025 - 8/9/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
SOC 23
RACE & ETHNIC RELATIONS
4 units
- Description: Focus on the meaning of race and ethnicity as it relates to intergroup relations in the U.S.A. Inclusive analysis of concepts, theories, socio-legal effects of the Civil Rights Movement, public policy and its impact on diverse racial and ethnic populations in the U.S.A. Historical and sociological assessment of majority-minority relations with emphasis on the perspectives of African-Americans, Hispanic/Latino-Americans, Asian-Americans and the indigenous Native American tribes. Demographic implications of race and ethnic relations on U.S.A.'s economic, political and educational institutions. Relationship among race, ethnicity and poverty.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm. For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpSection: SOC -023.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 10698
Dates: 6/30/2025 - 8/9/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
SOC 28
SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER
4 units
- Description: Application of sociological theories, concepts and perspectives to an understanding of gender. Focuses on how individuals think and act as gendered beings and how gender becomes an organizing principle in social life. Topics include the social construction of gender, theories of gender socialization, femininities and masculinities, gendered interactions and doing gender, how race, class, nation and sexuality shapes gender, and gender inequality within social institutions, including politics, the economy, family, religion, education and health care.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
See also Women's Studies. Two certificates are available: Certificate of Achievement in Sociology and Certificate of Proficiency in Sociology-Social Welfare. For information on the online program, visit www.foothillglobalaccess.org/main/aa_sociology.htm. For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpSection: SOC -028.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 10699
Dates: 6/30/2025 - 8/9/2025
Open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html