38 courses with the subject SOC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SOC 101Principles of Sociology3
An introduction to the concepts of the organization of social life emp Wesleyan Core SLO: Critical Thinking
This course examines the philosophical and historical background of law enforcement, adjudication, and corrections. Focus is on the organization, purpose, and functions of police agencies; the courts; confi
Course Offering Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer and at the discretion of the Dean This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
Course Offering Availability: Fall, Spring and at the discretion of the Dean This course covers the institution of the family and other intimate relationships. Emphasis is placed on mate selection, gender roles, sexuality, communication, power and conflict, parenthood, diverse lifestyles, divorce and remarriage, and economic issues. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze the family as a social institution and the social forces which influence its development and change. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC). SOC 220** Social Problems 3 0 0 3 Course Offering Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer and at the discretion of the Dean This course provides an in-depth study of current social problems. Emphasis is placed on causes, consequences, and possible solutions to problems associated with families, schools, workplaces, communities, and the environment. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, define, analyze, and propose solutions to these problems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC). SOC 225** Social Diversity 3 0 0 3 Course Offering Availability: Spring and at the discretion of the Dean This course provides a comparison of diverse roles, interests, opportunities, contributions, and experiences in social life. Topics include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, and religion. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze how cultural and ethnic differences evolve and how they affect personality development, values, and tolerance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
This course utilizes the sociological perspective to clarify the meaning and relativity of deviance and social control. Focus is on public opinion and the med
Course Offering Availability: Summer and at the discretion of the Dean This course provides an overview of deviant behavior and the processes involved in its definition, causation, prevention, control, and treatment. Topics include theories of causation, social control, delinquency, victimization, criminality, the criminal justice system, punishment, rehabilitation, and restitution. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze issues surrounding the nature and development of social responses to deviance. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. 343 2026-2027 VGCC Catalog
Course Offering Availability: Spring and at the discretion of the Dean This course presents sociological perspectives on death and dying. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the different death rates among various groups, races, and societies, as well as various types of death. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the rituals of death, both cultural and religious, and examine current issues relating to death and dying. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
