California Community Colleges System Courses

Pop Culture in the Media

Explore American pop culture from the 1920s to 2000s, analyzing major fads and trends as reflected in radio, TV, and film. Gain insights into media's influence on society.

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

Reading College Texts

Enhance academic reading skills through critical analysis, vocabulary acquisition, and cross-disciplinary text comprehension for college-level success.

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

Analysis and Critical Reading

Develop critical thinking and writing skills for academic and argumentative texts across disciplines through evaluation, research, and analysis.

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

American Sign Language 1

Master fundamental ASL skills: conversational methods, vocabulary, grammar, fingerspelling, and Deaf culture, enabling basic communication and cultural understanding.

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

Interpreting 4: Skills, Equity, and Ethics

Refine interpreting skills, focusing on equity, ethics, and professional dispositions for diverse populations in ASL/English interpreting.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Introduction to Sociology

Explore human relations, social structures, and group dynamics while examining contemporary societal issues and their impact on personality formation.

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

Contemporary Social Problems

Analyze contemporary social issues using sociological principles, evaluating theoretical and practical approaches to address societal challenges.

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

Introduction to Criminology

Analyze crime and delinquency scientifically, exploring causes, theoretical perspectives, and societal impacts of criminal behavior.

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

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