California Community Colleges System Courses

Religion, Culture, and Change

Explore religion's societal impact through sociological lens, examining themes of race, class, gender, and media influence.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Introduction to Research Methods in the Social Sciences

Explore fundamental research methods in social sciences, focusing on empirical data collection, analysis, and ethical considerations. Develop critical evaluation skills for sociological studies.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Marriage and the Family

Explore sociological aspects of relationships, from dating to family life, examining theories, trends, and changing gender roles.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 8 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence

Explore childhood and adolescence across historical contexts, examining socialization agents like education, media, family, and peers in shaping development.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 8 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Introduction to Race and Ethnicity

Explore major ethnic groups in the U.S., examining historical experiences, contemporary issues, and social factors influencing prejudice and discrimination.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 8 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Introduction to Statistics in Sociology and Social Sciences

Explore statistical methods for sociological research, covering descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, and data analysis using computers and calculators.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Pacific Islands' and Asian American Communities

Explore socio-cultural aspects of Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans, examining race, class, gender, and contemporary experiences through theoretical frameworks.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Introduction to Sex and Gender Roles

Explore sociological perspectives on gender construction, examining historical and cross-cultural impacts on expectations and practices in institutions and individual lives.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 8 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Introduction to Social Justice

Explore minority groups, intersectionality, and social justice movements in the US to understand socio-economic, cultural, and political conditions of marginalized communities.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 8 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Introduction to LGBTQ Studies

Explore contemporary LGBTQ issues across bio-medical, sociological, political, racial, and sexual contexts in this comprehensive introduction.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 8 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Elementary Spanish

Develop basic Spanish conversation, reading, and writing skills while exploring Hispanic culture and essential grammar structures.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 8 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Continuing Elementary Spanish

Desarrolla habilidades avanzadas en español, incluyendo conversación, lectura y escritura. Enfócate en verbos, gramática y vocabulario mientras exploras la cultura hispana.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Intermediate Spanish

Develop communicative proficiency in Spanish through grammar review, reading, and writing, while exploring Hispanic civilization.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Public Speaking

Develop powerful public speaking skills through research, analysis, and practice. Master rhetorical principles, speech writing, and effective delivery techniques.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Survey of Communication Studies

Explore theories and practices in interpersonal, group, public, and intercultural communication to develop critical thinking and communication skills.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course