SOC 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (4.0 Units)
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of sociological inquiry. It includes analysis of social structures and social behavior, including socialization, social institutions, race, class, gender, deviance and social change. As well, students will be exposed to the basic theoretical and methodological approaches of the discipline.
• Advisory: ENG 101
• CAN SOC 2
• Fulfills: Area 4—Social Science (UNR Core); Area 4—Social Sciences (LTCC G.E.); Area D—Social, Political and Economic Institutions and Behavior (CSU G.E.); Area 4 (IGETC)—Social and Behavioral Sciences; A.A. in Addiction Studies (Required Courses); A.A. in Psychology (Required Courses); A.A. in Social Science (Required Courses); Certificate in Addiction Studies (Required Courses)

SOC 102 MARRIAGE, FAMILIES AND INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS (4.0 Units)
A study of the family as a social unit and institution, with emphasis on the various forms and functions of the family, as well as the family as a social problem. Cross-cultural families and non-traditional family forms, such as the gay and lesbian family and single-parent form, will be compared with more traditional forms like the nuclear family. Additional emphasis will be placed on patterns of dating and the variety of intimate relationships in society.
• Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC
• Advisory: ENG 101
• Fulfills: Area 4—Social Sciences (LTCC G.E.); Area D—Social, Political and Economic Institutions and Behavior (CSU G.E.); Area E—Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development (CSU G.E.); Area 4 (IGETC)—Social and Behavioral Sciences; A.A. in Social Science (Required Courses)

SOC 103 SOCIAL PROBLEMS (4.0 Units)
Sociological perspectives will be used to understand social problems in the United States and selected world societies. The course will focus on social institutions and the problems and inequalities they produce, including racism, sexism, poverty, crime, violence, crimes against the environment and elite deviance.
• Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC
• Advisory: ENG 101
• CAN SOC 4
• Fulfills: Area 4—Social Sciences (LTCC G.E.); Area D—Social, Political and Economic Institutions and Behavior (CSU G.E.); Area 4 (IGETC)—Social and Behavioral Sciences; A.A. in Social Science (Required Courses)

SOC 104 DEVIANCE (4.0 Units)
An examination of the social construction of deviance with emphasis on theoretical perspectives explaining how people become or are labeled as deviant. Topics studied will include crime, substance abuse, mental illness, sexuality, cognitive deviance and elite deviance.
• Transfers to CSU, UNR
• Advisory: ENG 101
• Fulfills: Area 4—Social Sciences (LTCC G.E.); Area D—Social, Political and Economic Institutions and Behavior (CSU G.E.); A.A. in Social Science (Required Courses)

SOC 106 CRIME AND SOCIETY (4.0 Units)
An introduction to the study of crime as a social problem and a social construction. Topics such as violent crime, victimology, corrections, law enforcement, white collar crime and social policies towards crime will be analyzed in the context of major criminological and sociological theories and approaches.
• Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC
• Advisory: ENG 101
• Fulfills: Area 4—Social Sciences (LTCC G.E.); Area 6—Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development (LTCC G.E.); Area D—Social, Political and Economic Institutions and Behavior (CSU G.E.); Area 4 (IGETC)—Social and Behavioral Sciences; A.A. in Criminal Justice (Required Courses); A.A. in Social Science (Required Courses); Certificate in Criminal Justice (Required Courses)

SOC 107 RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS (4.0 Units)
This course is a survey of the racial and ethnic structure of the United States with attention on the socio-cultural histories and circumstances of the racial and ethnic groups. Emphasis will be given to the politics of race and ethnicity including the problems associated with racism, prejudice, cultural misunderstanding and stereotyping, as well as associated social policy and legislation.
• Transfers to CSU, LJNR, UC
• Advisory: ENG 101
• Fulfills: Area 4—Social Sciences (LTCC G.E.); Area 6—Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development (LTCC G.E.); Area 7—Cultural Pluralism (LTCC G.E.); Area D—Social, Political and Economic Institutions and Behavior (CSU G.E.); Area 4 (IGETC)—Social and Behavioral Sciences; A.A. in Social Science (Required Courses)

SOC 114/ PSY 114 GENDER (4.0 Units)
This course will focus on the social construction of gender relations and gender identity in society. Specific attention will be given to social inequalities related to gender, such as sexism and sexual harassment, to major theoretical and political perspectives on gender, including feminist theory, to sexuality, to masculinity and men’s movements, transgender issues. Focus will also be given to gender construction in contemporary popular culture.
• Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC
• Fulfills: Area 4—Social Sciences (LTCC G.E.); Area 6—Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development (LTCC G.E.); Area 7—Cultural Pluralism (LTCC G.E.); Area D—Social, Political and Economic Institutions and Behavior (CSU G.E.); Area 4 (IGETC)—Social and Behavioral Sciences; A.A. in Social Science (Required Courses)

SOC 131 SPECIAL TOPICS (1.0 – 4.0 Units)
This course is designed to meet the needs of student for studies in areas of special interest. Topics and credit will vary from quarter to quarter and will be included under this cover tide published 'in the schedule of classes for the quarter in which the course will be offered.
• Transfers to CSU
• Generally Offered: varies

SOC 191 SPECIAL TOPICS (1.0 – 4.0 Units)
This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies in occupational, technical or college preparatory areas of special interest. Topics and credits will vary from quarter to quarter and will be included under this cover title published in the schedule of classes for the quarter in which the course will be offered.
• Generally Offered: varies

SOC 231 SPECIAL PROJECTS (1.0 – 4.0 Units)
This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topic of study. Emphasis is on individualized instruction and student project planning. The student must arrange for project and credit approval by the instructor prior to registering for this course.
• Transfers to CSU, UC (unit limit)
• Generally Offered: varies

SOC 291 SPECIAL PROJECTS (1.0 – 4.0 Units)
This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topic of study in occupational, technical or college preparatory areas. Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and student project planning, The student must arrange for project and credit approval by the instructor prior to registering for this course.
• Generally Offered: varies

Links to Sociology Department Websites

Click on any of the links below to look at the Sociology Department sites of Nevada and California universities.

University of Nevada
University of Nevada—Reno


University of California
University of California—Berkeley

University of California—Davis

University of California—Irvine

University of California—Riverside

University of California—Santa Barbara

University of California—Santa Cruz

University of California—Los Angeles

University of California—San Diego

University of California—San Francisco
Sociology and Nursing (graduate only)

University of California—Merced

California State University
California State University—Bakersfield

California State University—Channel Islands

California State University—Chico

California State University—Dominguez Hills

California State University—Fresno

California State University—Fullerton

California State University—Hayward

Humboldt State University

California State University—Long Beach

California State University—Los Angeles

California Maritime Academy
N/a

California State University—Monterey Bay
Social and Behavioral Sciences Unit

California State University—Northridge

California State Polytechnic University—Pomona
Behavioral Sciences

California State University—Sacramento

California State University—San Bernardino

San Diego State University

San Francisco State University

San Jose State University

California Polytechnic State University—San Luis Obispo
Social Sciences Department

California State University—San Marcos

Sonoma State University

California State University—Stanislaus

The Job Guide 2002 lists the following as a description of what a sociologist does:

Sociologist
Sociologists study the development, structure, social patterns and interrelationships of social groups and human societies.

A sociologist may perform the following tasks:
• observe and investigate social groups and subjects, such as the family, the community, education, industrial relations, crime, politics, minority and ethnic relations, poverty and mass communications
• research, collect and analyse data, often using computers
• record and interpret facts and figures, and write reports
• undertake systematic interviews of selected individuals
• live in the community being studied to assist their understanding
• carry out survey design and interviews, and analyse and interpret the information collected; for example, to assist urban planners in assessing people's views on the building of high-rise flats or a new freeway.

Sociologists may be required to travel to conduct research and to consult with other social scientists.

Personal Requirements:
• objectivity
• sensitivity to and interest in social issues
• good communication skills
• aptitude for research

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• The Allyn & Bacon website lists chapters from their text Careers in Sociology. The careers which you can read about include International Relations, Health Care, Business Consultation, Federal Government, Urban Social Work, Military, State Government, Criminal Justice, Seminar and Workshop Consultations, Education – Administration, State Agencies, Consulting – Education, City Management, Evaluation Research, Law, Child Welfare, Gerontology and Business. Click Here.

• The American Sociological Association has a very detailed website that covers all aspects of careers in sociology. Click Here.

• NIU Occupations Weblinks for Sociology. Click Here