AREA D: SOCIAL SCIENCES
CSU GE Breadth – Minimum of 6 semester units or 8 quarter units. Two courses. The courses can be
from the same discipline, but upon transfer, the student will be required to complete
an upper-division course from a different discipline.
CSU GE Breadth for STEM – Minimum of 3 semester units or 4 quarter units. One course.
Courses listed below are in alphabetical order.
102
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
3.0 Units
ANTHR 102 explores the diversity of contemporary human cultures, including indigenous
populations from around the world as well as the rich cultural tapestry of our own
society. This course examines how people from different cultures acquire food and
resources (subsistence patterns); what they find meaningful; how they organize themselves
socially, politically and economically; the variety of patterns of marriage, kinship,
and family structures; how they express themselves creatively (expressive culture);
how gender, ethnic, and age distinctions are expressed in different cultural settings;
and how populations have been shaped by colonialism and globalization. Ethnographic
case studies highlight the differences and similarities that we find in the human
condition. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID ANTH 120)
102H
HONORS CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
3.0 Units
ANTHR 102H explores the diversity of contemporary human cultures, including indigenous
populations from around the world as well as the rich cultural tapestry of our own
society. This course examines how people from different cultures acquire food and
resources (subsistence patterns); what they find meaningful; how they organize themselves
socially, politically and economically; the variety of patterns of marriage, kinship,
and family structures; how they express themselves creatively (expressive culture);
how gender, ethnic, and age distinctions are expressed in different cultural settings;
and how populations have been shaped by colonialism and globalization. Ethnographic
case studies highlight the differences and similarities that we find in the human
condition. The honors course presents students with the opportunity to complete an
original, individual research project or paper and present the findings to the class.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID ANTH 120)
103
PREHISTORY
3.0 Units
ANTHR 103 is an introductory course in which students interpret archaeological materials
and information to see how archaeologists can reconstruct and inform our understanding
of prehistory and periods of early history. Stress is placed on sampling worldwide
prehistoric cultural sequences and exploring the transformative processes and cultural
changes leading into the historic periods of developing civilizations. The course
specifically addresses early and significant examples of domestication, urbanization,
developing social stratification, social conflict, manifestations of religious activities
and advances in technological development. Note: This course is eligible to be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
104
MAGIC, RELIGION, AND WITCHCRAFT
3.0 Units
ANTHR 104 is a cross-cultural survey of religion and the supernatural. The course
includes an examination of magic, witchcraft, and forms of religious expression in
a wide variety of cultures around the world. The course considers the forms and functions
of supernatural beliefs and rituals in various societies to derive insight into the
roles of religious beliefs and institutions in human life. The course covers ritual,
witchcraft, magic, symbolism, altered states of consciousness, and religious change.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL
100 or ESL 141 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit:CSU,
UC, USC
105
CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION
3.0 Units
ANTHR 105 is an introductory course that uses a cross-cultural approach to examine
language use. Through the study of linguistic anthropology, students learn how different
culture groups contextualize language. Students examine how language is acquired as
part of socialization and explore how linguistic variations occur in contemporary
nation states according to class, gender, ethnicity and nationality. Additional topics
include multilingualism, African American Vernacular English, Spanglish, paralanguage,
proxemics, creoles, genderlects, and endangered indigenous languages. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC. (C-ID ANTH 130)
114
GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND CULTURE
3.0 Units
ANTHR 114 examines how people identify and experience gender, sex, and sexuality in
a variety of cultural and historical contexts. The course considers the construction
and performance of gendered identities and sexual practices from the holistic perspective
of anthropological theories and methodology. Students will consider the interplay
of the biological with the cultural. Comparative materials from indigenous, non-Western,
non-industrial cultures as well as Western and globalized societies will be used to
illustrate course concepts. Cultural institutions are framed as fundamental in creating,
defining, and reinforcing categories of gender and sex. Economy, politics, nation/state,
ethnicity, religion, kinship, worldview, language, and other categories of identity
and difference will be explored as they relate to gender, sex, and sexuality. Lecture
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
150
ARCHAEOLOGY
3.0 Units
ANTHR 150 is an introduction to the study of concepts, theories, data and models of
anthropological archaeology that contribute to our knowledge of the human past. The
course includes a discussion of the nature of scientific inquiry; the history and
interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research; dating techniques; methods of
survey, excavation, analysis, and interpretation; cultural resource management; professional
ethics; and selected cultural sequences. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100, ENGL 191, or ESL 141, or the equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, USC. (C-ID ANTH 150)
135
CHILD GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT
3.0 Units
CHLDV 135 examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental
milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence.
There will be an emphasis on
interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying
developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe
children evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development
at various stages. Note: Verification of tuberculosis (TB) clearance required Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID CDEV 100)
101
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
3.0 Units
ECON 101 is an introductory course focusing on choices of individual economic decision-makers.
Topics include scarcity, specialization and trade, market equilibrium, elasticity,
production and cost theory, market structures, factor markets, and market failure.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151 and MATH 30 or MATH 90. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID ECON 201)
102
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
3.0 Units
ECON 102 is an introductory course focusing on aggregate economic analysis. Topics
include: market systems, aggregate measures of economic activity, macroeconomic equilibrium,
money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics,
and economic growth. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151 and MATH 30 or MATH 90. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID ECON 202)
102H
HONORS PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
3.0 Units
ECON 102H is an introductory course focusing on aggregate economic analysis. Topics
include market systems, aggregate measures of economic activity, macroeconomic equilibrium,
money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics,
and economic growth. This course is enhanced in one or more of the following ways:
students use a macroeconomic computer model to explore macroeconomic policies and
explain the theoretical basis of the results achieved in the computer model; students
write an essay critically assessing macroeconomic policies relative to different political
viewpoints; and students complete writing assignments using critical thinking skills
to assess macroeconomic policies. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151 and MATH 30 or MATH 90. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID
ECON 202)
111
ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
3.0 Units
ECON 111 is a history of the economic development of the United States from its settlement
to the present. Topics include: War of Independence, early national development, institution
of slavery, regionalism, reconstruction, labor, the industrial revolution, American
internationalism, and growth of service industries. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed HIST 116.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
170
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL STUDIES
3.0 Units
ECON 170 is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Global Studies, including
the history of globalization, and economic, political, social, cultural and ecological
developments related to the process of globalization. Students evaluate topics such
as NGOs, the global economy, and transnational population trends. Note: This course is cross-listed with GEOG 170 and POL S 170. This course may not be
taken for credit by students who have completed GEOG 170 or POL S 170. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
102
LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES
3.0 Units
ETH S 102 surveys the social, political, economic and cultural development and experience
of the Latina/o/x communities in the United States. The survey includes the following
groups: Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans and other Caribbeans, Central and South Americans.
Students also analyze the contributions made by the Latina/o/x community to the economic
development of the United States. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC
110
CONTEMPORARY ETHNIC WOMEN
3.0 Units
ETH S 110 surveys the contemporary status of ethnic women in the United States. Students
analyze the lived experiences of women in Native American, African American, Asian
American, and Latina communities in the United States with a special emphasis on agency
and group-affirmation. Topics include anti-racism, feminism, and equity. Lecture 3
hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC
111
EUROPEAN IMMIGRANTS IN AMERICAN, 1776 TO PRESENT
3.0 Units
ETH S 111 examines the lives and experiences of European immigrants who arrived in
the United States from the late 18th century to the present. This course discusses
and analyzes the promise of the “American Dream” and the role it plays in shaping
narratives about immigrants. While celebrating European immigrant’s contributions
to the United States, this course also studies the conditions of immigrants’ lives,
including but not limited to, housing, labor, discrimination, and the dangerous effects
of nativism. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
120
CHICANA/O/X STUDIES
3.0 Units
ETH S 120 provides students with an understanding and appreciation of the social,
political, economic and cultural experiences of Chicana/o/x in the United States.
Students focus on the Chicana/o/x experience after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo in 1848. Students also analyze the development of the field and theories of
racialization and intersectionality. Special attention is given to such topics as
Chicana/o/x political and labor participation, Chicana/o/x aesthetics, intersectionality
and education. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
121
ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES
3.0 Units
ETH S 121 surveys the major ethnic and racial minorities in the United States to provide
students with a better understanding of the socio-economic, cultural and political
practices and institutions that support or challenge racism, racial and ethnic inequalities.
The course also studies historical and contemporary patterns of interaction between
intersectional identities of the four core ethnic populations of Asian Americans,
Chicanx/Latinx, African Americans, and Native/Indigenous Americans within the United
States. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID SJS 110, SOCI 150)
123
ASIANS IN AMERICA
3.0 Units
ETH S 123 is a survey course which examines the experience of Asian American groups
(Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Koreans, and others) from the mid-nineteenth century
to the present. The course emphasizes these themes as it considers each immigrant
group: stereotypes, push and pull factors in immigration, labor experiences, racism
and discrimination in American society as applied to Asian Americans, contributions
of Asian Americans to American society, community life before and since World War
II, problems of the Asian American community today. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
124
JAPANESE EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA
3.0 Units
ETH S 124 is an in-depth survey of the history of Japanese immigrants and their descendants
in America from the 19th century to the present. Topics such as mass incarceration
of Japanese Americans during the 1940s and the long-range effects of internment will
illustrate the unique experience often marginalized by American History. The course
is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to more fully understand the experience
of Japanese immigrants and their descendants in America. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
125
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES
3.0 Units
ETH S 125 provides an overview of the native American experience in the United States
from antiquity to the present examining their social, cultural, political, and economic
history with an emphasis on native adaptation,
social organizations, and world views. This course reviews the 500 years of cultural
growth, conflict, resistance, and adaptation, including the contemporary realities
of indigenous peoples. The Native American experience is examined in relation to the
dominant society as well as other racial and ethnic groups. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC
132
THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED STATES
3.0 Units
ETH S 132 provides an interdisciplinary survey of African-American culture and heritage
from the 1600s to the present. Students analyze the economic, political, social, artistic,
and intellectual elements of the African-American community. Students explore concepts
such as specialization, the intersection of class and gender, white supremacy and
liberation while paying particular attention to the significant impact that African-Americans
have had an American culture as a whole. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
164
THE ARMENIAN DIASPORA
3.0 Units
ETH S 164 examines the development of the Armenian Diaspora from the abandonment of
the Armenian Question by the United States and the European Powers in 1923, to the
unfolding of current events that are critically affecting the Armenian case today.
The course focuses on: the growing Armenian-American community, Armenian emigration
from the Middle East and Soviet Armenia, pressures of assimilation in the U.S., activities
of community organizations toward preserving Armenian culture, current Armenian affairs
and U.S. foreign policy. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC
165
INTRODUCTION TO RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
3.0 Units
ETH S 165 introduces students to the principles of Restorative Justice (RJ) and its
application to the treatment of human suffering in a range of contexts, including
in educational settings and issues related to criminal justice. It explores the needs
and roles for key stakeholders (victims, offenders, communities, justice systems)
and evaluates the potential of RJ to fundamentally shift the way we understand and
carry out justice. In addition to gaining a theoretical and historical background
in RJ, students gain practical and introductory experience in applying restorative
strategies. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
166
RACE AND THE LAW
3.0 Units
ETH S 166 will explore the historical and contemporary treatment of race in the United
States by both the courts and the legislature. The course employs an interdisciplinary
approach to examining the social forces that have and continue to shape the legal
system and its impact on American Indians, African Americans, Latinos/as, Asian Americans,
Muslims and other social minority groups. The seminar examines race from a multiracial,
multiethnic perspective. Participation from a diverse group of students is encouraged.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
102
CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
3.0 Units
GEOG 102 is a systematic study of the cultural variables of humankind: population,
religion, language, economic activities, settlements. Emphasis upon selected cultural
problems of humankind’s occupance. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID GEOG 120)
103
WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
3.0 Units
GEOG 103 is a survey of the world’s major cultural and physical regions with emphasis
on those elements that are important to an understanding of contemporary global issues
and concerns. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID GEOG 125)
106
HUMAN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
3.0 Units
GEOG 106 is a description and analysis of humanity’s impact on the natural environment
over time. Natural earth systems and natural climatic change are studied in the contest
of geologic time, followed by systematic analyses of human impact on the atmosphere,
hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. Emphasis is placed on the human activities
that cause environmental change, as well as potential solutions and pathways to sustainability.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID ENVS 100)
110
GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA
3.0 Units
GEOG 110 takes a thematic approach to explore California’s issues, processes and topics
relevant to geography including climate, landforms, natural vegetation, water resources,
cultural landscape, ethnic diversity, urban and agricultural regions, and the economy.
This course explores the physical and human landscapes that have evolved as a result
of the human-environment interface. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID GEOG 140)
170
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL STUDIES
3.0 Units
GEOG 170 is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Global Studies, including
the history of globalization, and economic, political, social, cultural and ecological
developments related to the process of globalization. Students evaluate topics such
as NGOs, the global economy, and transnational population trends. Note: This course is cross-listed with ECON 170 and POL S 170. This course may not be
taken for credit by students who have completed ECON 170 or POL S 170. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
171
GLOBAL ISSUES
3.0 Units
GEOG 171 introduces students to the origins, current status, and future trends of
major transnational issues confronting the global community. Topics can include population
trends, economic development and inequality, basic human needs (for food, water health
care), human rights, international conflict and security concerns, and environmental
problems. The course also focuses on global governance, including the study of collective
global responsibilities. Note: This course is cross-listed with POL S 171 and SOC 171. This course may not be taken
for credit by students who have completed POL S 171 or SOC 171. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
105
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH
3.0 Units
HLTH 105 presents an overview of the disciplines of community and public health. Topics
include the basic concepts and terminologies of public health; an overview of various
public health professions and organizations;
the study, prevention and control of diseases in the community; the analysis of the
social determinants of health; strategies for eliminating disease, illness, and health
disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming;
school health promotion; environmental health and safety; and an overview of the healthcare
delivery system in the United States, as well as a brief overview of global health
issues. Students will gain knowledge and preliminary skills to serve as an effective
advocate for community
and public health. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ABSE 186 or ESL 151 and LIB 100. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID PH 101)
106
WOMEN’S HEALTH EDUCATION
3.0 Units
HLTH 106 analyzes the biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of women’s
health, and explores health services, health education, and healthcare delivery systems.
Students explore topics including disease development, fitness and nutrition, substance
abuse, reproductive health, and age-associated changes. We will also examine social
determinants of health and health inequities as well as contemporary issues relating
to LGBTQ+ rights, racism, ageism, gender stereotypes and gender roles, politics, and
the role of women in the family, workforce, community, and society. In addition, we
develop strategies for social and political change. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation:
ABSE 186 or ESL 151 and LIB 100. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC . (C-ID PH 116)
107
HEALTH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
3.0 Units
HLTH 107 provides an in-depth analysis of health inequities within the United States.
We will explore how socioeconomic status, gender, race, and disability status contribute
to health disparities and epidemics, and we
will discuss theories and solutions involving government policies, community organizing,
and social justice. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who
have successfully completed SOC S 107. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ABSE 186, 187, or ESL 151 and LIB 100. (C-ID PH 102)
101
WORLD HISTORY TO 1500
3.0 Units
(Previously HIST 140)
HIST 101 is an introductory course to world history from the Paleolithic period to
approximately 1500 CE (Common Era). Students learn how the development of human ideas,
arts and institutions influenced the creation and maintenance of major civilizations
in Mesopotamia and Egypt, the Indus River valley, the Aegean and Mediterranean regions,
and China and the Americas. Students learn the impact of migration and settlement
patterns upon geographic regions and understand how religion, philosophy, and technology
influenced the human experience. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed HIST 140
prior to Fall 2022. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151.
102
WORLD HISTORY FROM 1500 TO PRESENT
3.0 Units
(Previously HIST 141)
HIST 102 is an introductory course to world history from the 1500s CE (Common Era)
to the present. Students learn how the development of human ideas, arts, and institutions
influenced the growth of medieval and modern societies. Students learn the impact
of various historical forces (cultural, social, economic, political, and geographical)
to the rise of the modern world. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed HIST 141
prior to Fall 2022. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151.
102H
HONORS WORLD HISTORY FROM 1500 TO PRESENT
3.0 Units
(Previously HIST 141H)
HIST 102H is an introductory course to world history from the 1500s CE (Common Era)
to the present. Students learn how the development of human ideas, arts, and institutions
influenced the growth of medieval and modern societies. Students learn the impact
of various historical forces (cultural, social, economic, political, and geographical)
to the rise of the modern world. The honors course is enhanced in one or more of the
following ways: 1. The course has an increased responsibility for students leading
class discussions and facilitating group activities inside and outside the classroom.
2. Writing assignments are focused on critical thinking, the interpretation of primary
sources, and the application of historical concepts. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed HIST 141H
prior to Fall 2022. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151.
103
HISTORY OF EARLY LATIN AMERICA
3.0 Units
HIST 103 is a general survey course of Latin America from its colonization to its
independence. The course introduces the following topics: the imposition of European
civilization in Latin America, the development of the different colonies, colonial
institutions, European empires’ attempt to monopolize Latin American territories and
the wars of independence. Special attention is given to the short and long-term effects
of colonization. The course ends with an introduction to Decolonial Theory. Lecture
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC
104
HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICA
3.0 Units
HIST 104 is a general survey of 19th and 20th Century Latin American history. The
course focuses on the political, economic, and social development of Latin America.
In addition, the course offers an historical review of U.S. - Latin America relations.
The course is designed to acquaint the student with the area’s basic history so as
to better appreciate and understand contemporary social and political change in Latin
American societies. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC
105
TWENTIETH CENTURY CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
3.0 Units
HIST 105 is an introductory course focusing on the contemporary political, economic,
and social history in Central America and the Caribbean. The course focuses on the
20th Century, with special attention given to the role and impact of United States
policy in the region. This class discusses race, gender, ethnicity and social class
in Central America and the Caribbean. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
106
HISTORY AND POLITICS OF THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE
3.0 Units
HIST 106 is a survey of major political, social, ideological, and economic developments
in Russia from the 10th century to the present. Emphasis is on the Romanov Empire,
political movements and reforms in the 19th century, revolutions in the early 20th
century, the USSR and its collapse, the Russian Federated Republic and its policies
toward the former Soviet republics and other regional and international issues. Lecture
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC
111
WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY
3.0 Units
HIST 111 is a survey of the history of women in America from the colonial period to
the present with emphasis on relevant political, economic and social factors. Traditional
roles of women as affected by race, ethnicity, and class are analyzed in terms of
literary images, popular culture, and stereotypes. The efforts of women to change
their traditional roles are examined along with the attitudes and prejudices they
encountered from both sexes in their efforts to bring about change. In addition, women’s
contributions to various wars, reform movements, religious crusades, and the women’s
rights movements are examined in the context of American history to establish the
real contributions women have made to this country. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC
111H
HONORS WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY
3.0 Units
HIST 111H is a survey of the history of women in America from the colonial period
to the present with emphasis on relevant political, economic and social factors. Traditional
roles of women as affected by race, ethnicity, and class are analyzed in terms of
literary images, popular culture, and stereotypes. The efforts of women to change
their traditional roles are examined along with the attitudes and prejudices they
encountered from both sexes in their efforts to bring about change. In addition, women’s
contributions to various wars, reform movements, religious crusades, and the women’s
rights movements are examined in the context of American history to establish the
real contributions women have made to this country. The honors course is enhanced
in one or more of the following ways: 1. Students have an increased responsibility
for leading class discussions and facilitating group activities inside and outside
the classroom. 2. Writing assignments are focused on critical thinking, the interpretation
of primary sources, and the application of historical concepts. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
113
HISTORY OF MEXICO
3.0 Units
HIST 113 is an in-depth study of the emergence of the Mexican institutions and traditions
from Pre-Colombian societies to the present. The course is designed to meet the needs
of the college student who wishes to understand the development of the modern Mexican
nation. Modern Mexico and its development is the primary concern of this course. Lecture
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC
115
REBELLIOUS WOMEN IN MODERN AMERICA
3.0 Units
HIST 115 investigates the legal, economic, political and social issues surrounding
the dramatic transformation of gender relations in contemporary society. Topics included
are women’s private lives, public, and political roles, and the public policy that
has affected women’s lives. The course focuses on leaders of the Women’s Movement
in the United States who worked to change laws, open doors to new occupations, and
create and influence new institutions, as well as old ones. Using biography, primary
sources documents, and socio-historical studies, the course focuses on women in the
1940s, then moves forward into the Women’s Movement of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and
the conservative react ions to the movement in the 1980s and 1990s. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
116
ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
3.0 Units
HIST 116 is a history of the economic development of the United States from its settlement
to the present. Topics include: War of Independence, early national development, institution
of slavery, regionalism, reconstruction, labor, the industrial revolution, American
internationalism, and growth of service industries. Note: This course may not be taken
for credit by students who have completed ECON 111. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC
117
UNITED STATES HISTORY, 1550-1877
3.0 Units
HIST 117 is a survey course that looks in depth at United States history from the
Colonial Period to Reconstruction. The English colonies, the Revolutionary War, the
Constitution, the New Nation, Jeffersonian and Jacksonian democracy, slavery and
the antebellum South, Civil War, and Reconstruction are all examined. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID HIST 130)
118
UNITED STATES HISTORY, 1865 - PRESENT
3.0 Units
HIST 118 is a survey course that looks in depth at United States history from the
Reconstruction period to the present. The Reconstruction period, the Gilded Age, Populism
and Progressivism, Imperialism, the Great Depression and New Deal, World War II, the
Cold War, Vietnam, Watergate, and the Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Obama years are examined.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID HIST 140)
118H
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY, 1865 - PRESENT
3.0 Units
HIST 118H is a survey course that looks in depth at United States history from the
Reconstruction period to the present. The Reconstruction period, the Gilded Age, Populism
and Progressivism, Imperialism, the Great Depression and New Deal, World War II, the
Cold War, Vietnam, Watergate, and the Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Obama years are examined.
The honors course is enhanced in one or more of the following ways: 1. Students have
an increased responsibility for leading class discussions and facilitating group activities
inside and outside the classroom. 2. Writing assignments are focused on critical thinking,
the interpretation of primary sources, and the application of historical concepts.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID HIST 140)
119
HISTORY OF EAST ASIA, ANTIQUITY-1800
3.0 Units
HIST 119 is a general survey of East Asian civilization from antiquity though the
Nineteenth Century. Primary emphasis is placed upon the political, religious, social
and economic development of China and Japan with some attention on Korea and Southeast
Asia. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
120
HISTORY OF EAST ASIA, 1800-PRESENT
3.0 Units
HIST 120 is a general survey of China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia in the international
community form the nineteenth century to the present. Primary emphasis is centered
upon the impact of Western culture and the major political and social movements of
the Twentieth Century, Nationalism, and Communism. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC
121
ARMENIAN HISTORY
3.0 Units
HIST 121 is a survey of the history of the Armenian people from ethnogenesis to the
present. Topics include: The Artashesian, Arshaguni, Bagratid, and Cilician kingdoms;
Armenia under the domination of Persian, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Mongol, Turkish,
and Russian empires; the religious and cultural heritage of the Armenian people; the
emergence of the Armenian Question in the 19th Century; World War I and the Armenian
Genocide; the first Republic of Armenia and international treaties up to 1923; Soviet
Armenia; the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict; re-establishment of an independent Armenian
Republic in 1991 and its relations with the Armenian Diaspora, Russia, the Middle
East, Europe, and the United States in the 21st century. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
122
CALIFORNIA HISTORY
3.0 Units
HIST 122 is a survey of the discovery, exploration, and settlement of California.
Emphasis is placed development of particular political, economic, and social institutions,
along with California’s relationships with the United States and the rest of the world.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC
131
A HISTORY OF AFRICA SINCE 1800
3.0 Units
HIST 131 surveys the development of Africa from 1800 to the present. Themes covered
include: colonization and underdevelopment, neo-colonialism, nationalism, and African
independence movements. Case studies of individual African countries are used to analyze
the various themes Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
132
HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINES
3.0 Units
HIST 132 examines the geographical, cultural, and historical realities of the Philippines
from the Spanish colonial period until the present. Particular emphasis is given to
past and present U.S.-Philippine relations and the contemporary social, economic,
and political situation in the Philippines. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
133
A HISTORY OF SCIENCE
3.0 Units
HIST 133 is a history of the notable scientific ideas and discoveries in Western civilization.
It is a seminar, colloquial style discussion that examines the forces in history that
led to the development of the major scientific revolutions and thinkers that have
shaped modern industrialized humanity and culture. Some of the thinkers and scientists
studied include the philosophy of science, the scientific method, science and pseudoscience,
how science interacts with other cultural elements, ancient science, magic and renaissance
science, the Copernican Revolution, the Newtonian Revolution, the Darwinian Revolution,
Pasteur and the medical revolution, and the Einstein Revolution. The course enhances
the students’ understanding of the present by a better understanding of the past.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
133H
HONORS HISTORY OF SCIENCE
3.0 Units
HIST 133H is a history of the notable scientific ideas and discoveries in Western
civilization. It is a seminar, colloquial style discussion that examines the forces
in history that led to the development of the major scientific revolutions and thinkers
that have shaped modern industrialized humanity and culture. Some of the thinkers
and scientists studied include the philosophy of science, the scientific method, science
and pseudoscience, how science interacts with other cultural elements, ancient science,
magic and renaissance science, the Copernican Revolution, the Newtonian Revolution,
the Darwinian Revolution, Pasteur and the medical revolution, and the Einstein Revolution.
The course enhances students’ understanding of the present by a better understanding
of the past. The honors course is enhanced in one or more of the following ways: 1.
Students have an increased responsibility for leading class discussions and facilitating
group activities inside and outside the classroom. 2. Writing assignments are focused
on critical thinking, the interpretation of primary sources, and the application of
historical concepts. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
135
THE VIETNAM WAR AND CULTURAL LEGACIES
3.0 Units
HIST 135 examines the history of U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia during the twentieth
century and the legacies of the Vietnam War up to the present. The course surveys
the histories of Chinese influence in the region, French colonialism, and the different
phases of U.S. commitment. It studies wartime experiences on the U.S. home front,
the Cold War conflict and rivalry, and decolonization across the world. The course
also explores how Vietnam continues to influence the U.S. as shown in its foreign
policy and subsequent wars, its political debates, and its popular culture. Lecture
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100, ENGL 120 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
136
WAR: HISTORY, CAUSES, SOLUTIONS
3.0 Units
HIST 136 explores the history, causes, and potential solutions to the problems of
war. The history of individual wars is examined with a broader picture of war in general,
including ancient warfare, the Middle Passage, the rise of modern war, and the development
of total war. An interdisciplinary approach is taken in exploring the immediate causes
of war, including historical, economic, political, anthropological, sociological,
and psychological causes. The course probes moral and philosophical aspect for the
ultimate causes of war. Finally, solutions are considered, including diplomacy, treaties,
the United Nations, a one-world government, and the dismantling of nation-states.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC
152
SOCIAL PROTEST IN THE 1960’S
3.0 Units
HIST 152 introduces students to the history of protest movements in the 1960s, focusing
on the period 1954-1974. Students learn about the social conditions that gave rise
to protest movements, the goals, internal dynamics, leadership, strategy and tactics
used by these movements and the impact the various protest movements had on the society
within which they existed. Particular emphasis is placed on an examination of the
civil rights movements, the student movement, the anti-Vietnam movement, the minority
empowerment movements, the women’s movement and counter-culture. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC
170
WESTERN CIVILIZATION I
3.0 Units
(Previously HIST 101)
HIST 170 studies the growth of Western European civilization from the decline of the
Roman Empire to the Reformation. It is an introduction to the study of history, giving
a general perspective of the development of those political, economic, and social
institutions that explain our present-day civilization. An attempt is made to orient
the student’s thinking to present world problems. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID HIST 170)
101
INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
3.0 Units
LING 101 provides an introduction to the terminology and methodology used in the modern
study of human language. The course emphasizes structural analysis of the sound systems
of languages (phonetics and phonology), the composition of words and sentences (morphology
and syntax), and the meanings of utterances (semantics and pragmatics). The course
also covers current issues in other areas of language, such as first and second language
acquisition, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics and neurolinguistics/psycholinguistics.
Drawing on a variety of modern linguistic concepts, students will be able to analyze,
reason, and generalize from linguistic data representative of the diverse and varied
languages of the world. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
101H
HONORS INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS 3.0 Units
LING 101H provides an introduction to the terminology and methodology used in the
modern study of human language. The course emphasizes structural analysis of the sound
systems of languages (phonetics and phonology), the composition of words and sentences
(morphology and syntax), and the meanings of utterances (semantics and pragmatics).
The course also covers current issues in other areas of language, such as fi rst and
second language acquisition, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics and neurolinguistics/psycholinguistics.
Drawing on a variety of modern linguistic concepts, students will be able to analyze,
reason, and generalize from linguistic data representative of the diverse and varied
languages of the world. The honors course will be enhanced in one or more of the following
ways: 1. enhanced components of the research project, such as inclusion of original
linguistic data, use of academic peer-reviewed sources, peer reviews of classmates’
papers, and/or oral presentations; and 2. enhanced components to weekly assignments,
such as using sources, and/or
accelerated standards of critical thinking and analysis of important topics related
to linguistics. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101 or ESL 151.
102
SOCIOLINGUISTICS
3.0 Units
LING 102 provides a foundation of terminology and methodology used in the current
study of cultural and sociological areas of language. The course emphasizes aspects
of societal variation (class, gender, ethnicity, age, and ability), geographic variation
(dialects and style), contact variation (multilingualism, pidgins, and creoles), as
well as language standardization issues (social justice, educational planning, and
government policies). Drawing on a variety of modern linguistics concepts, students
will be able to analyze, reason, and generalize from linguistic data representative
of the diverse and varied languages of the world. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 101, ESL 151, or LING 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
101
INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS
3.0 Units
MCOMM 101 is a survey course that examines mass communication and its interrelationships
with society in the digital age. This introductory course explores the history, institutions,
and social impact of mass communication media, including the Internet and social
media, print, photography, recordings, film, television, computers, and the role of
advertising and public relations. The course includes discussion of theories and effects,
economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues,
including gender and cultural diversity. Special attention is given to the impact
of mass media on how we live and believe as individuals and as a society. Lecture
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID JOUR 100)
101
INTRODUCTION TO UNITED STATES AND CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
3.0 Units
POL S 101 is an introduction to the principles‚ institutions‚ policies‚ and politics
of government in the United States and California. Note: Starting Spring 2014‚ POL S 101 allows only one unit of credit for students who
have completed POL S 105 or SOC S 132‚ and allows two units of credit for students
who have completed POL S 106. POL S 101 satisfies both the CSU and GCC American Institutions
and State and Local Government graduation requirements. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU‚ UC‚ USC. (C-ID POLS 110)
102
MODERN COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENTS
3.0 Units
POL S 102 is a comparative study of the constitutional principles, governmental institutions,
political parties, and recent history of policy and action of selected foreign governments.
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: POL S 101 or 103. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC. (C-ID POLS 130)
103
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD POLITICS
3.0 Units
POL S 103 develops an intellectual framework which will order students’ thoughts on
world politics and enable them to analyze and evaluate various actors, institutions,
interactions, and processes as they relate to international power and the pursuit
of peace. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: POL S 101. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID
POLS 140)
104
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY
3.0 Units
POL S 104 is an introduction to the history of political theory. Students are introduced
to debates over the nature of justice, the meanings of equality and freedom as well
as their implications for the state and state policies, the meaning of democracy,
the conditions under which revolution may or may not be justified and other major
topics Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: POL S 101, 102, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID POLS 120)
108
POLITICS AND PRACTICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS
3.0 Units
POL S 108 is designed to introduce students to international organizations through
the study of the origin, structure and function of the United Nations. The course
includes discussion of pressing international problems, established international
law, and the protocol and procedure of diplomacy. Students learn the applied skills
used by actual diplomats that represent their countries at the United Nations through
class simulations and at a Model United Nations conference. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC
110
CONTEMPORARY WORLD PROBLEMS
3.0 Units
POL S 110 examines the controversial issues in world politics from regional conflicts,
international economic relations, arms and disarmament, human rights and foreign policy,
to environmental considerations. The format of the course is multidimensional, using
lecture, discussion, and debate techniques. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC
110H
HONORS CONTEMPORARY WORLD PROBLEMS
3.0 Units
POL S 110H examines controversial issues in world politics from regional conflicts,
international economic relations, arms and disarmament, human rights and foreign policy,
to environmental considerations. The format of the course is multi-dimensional, using
lecture, discussion, and debate techniques. This honors course places greater responsibility
on the students to gather, analyze, and present information accurately and persuasively
using formats such as seminar-style discussion, debate, a research paper consisting
of original research, and class presentations. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
111
THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST: ITS POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
3.0 Units
POL S 111 is a survey of the historical background and current politics of the Middle
East. Topics covered include: introduction to the land, peoples, cultures, and religions;
overview of the modern history of the region, with an emphasis on the Eastern Question;
emergence of the modern nation-states following World War I; internal developments
in major countries up to the present; Westernization and Islamic resurgence; regional
conflicts and international connections; the economic and political impact of oil;
European and Russian involvement; Middle Eastern lobbies in the United States and
U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC
114
INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN LEGAL TRADITION
3.0 Units
POL S 114 is an introduction to law in the United States. It addresses key historical
developments and philosophical debates that shape how conflict is resolved. Conflicts
in the areas of civil liberties and civil rights, as well as contemporary legal issues,
are addressed. This course satisfies a requirement for the Law Pathway program. Lecture
3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 100, ENGL 120, or ESL 151, or the equivalent. Recommended Preparation: POL S 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
115
THE POLITICS OF RACE IN THE UNITED STATES
3.0 Units
POL S 115 examines the impact of political institutions on racial and ethnic subgroups
in the United States. The course focuses on the problems of ethnic identity, inequality
and discrimination, and the impact of minority group politics on public policy. Lecture
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
170
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL STUDIES
3.0 Units
POL S 170 is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Global Studies, including
the history of globalization, and economic, political, social, cultural and ecological
developments related to the process of globalization. Students evaluate topics such
as NGOs, the global economy, and transnational population trends. Note: This course is cross-listed with ECON 170 and GEOG 170. This course may not be taken
for credit by students who have completed ECON 170 or GEOG 170. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
171
GLOBAL ISSUES
3.0 Units
POL S 171 introduces students to the origins, current status, and future trends of
major transnational issues confronting the global community. Topics can include population
trends, economic development and inequality, basic human needs (for food, water, health
care), human rights, international conflict and security concerns, and environmental
problems. The course also focuses on global governance, including the study of collective
global responsibilities. Note: This course is cross-listed with GEOG 171 and SOC 171.
This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed GEOG 171 or
SOC 171. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
101
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 101 is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. The content
focuses on the exploration of major psychological theories, concepts, methods, and
research findings. Topics include the biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition,
consciousness, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social
psychology, psychological disorders, approaches to psychotherapy, and applied psychology.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU‚ UC‚ USC. (C-ID PSY 110)
101H
HONORS GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 101H is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. The content
focuses on the exploration of major psychological theories, concepts, methods, and
research findings. Topics include the biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition,
consciousness, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social
psychology, psychological disorders, approaches to psychotherapy, and applied psychology.
The honors course is enhanced in one or more of the following ways: 1. Students have
an increased responsibility for leading class discussions and critical thinking exercises.
2. Homework assignments are focused on critical thinking and the analysis of important
topics related to psychology. Note: Sophomore standing preferred. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU‚ UC‚
USC. (C-ID PSY 110)
104
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 104 considers individual human behavior in relation to the social environment.
The power of the situation‚ other individuals‚ and the social group are examined.
Emphasized topics include: aggression‚ prejudice and stereotypes‚ interpersonal attraction‚
attitudes and attitude change‚ conformity‚ group phenomena‚ gender roles‚ cultural
norms‚ person perception‚ and social cognition. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed SOC 114.
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSYCH 101. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU‚ UC‚ USC.
(C-ID PSY 170)
104H
HONORS SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 104H considers individual human behavior in relation to the social environment.
The power of the situation‚ other individuals‚ and the social group are examined.
Emphasized topics include: aggression‚ prejudice and stereotypes‚ interpersonal attraction‚
attitudes and attitude change‚ conformity‚ group phenomena‚ gender roles‚ cultural
norms‚ person perception‚ and social cognition. The honors course is enhanced in one
or more of the following ways: 1. Students have an increased responsibility for leading
class discussions and facilitating group activities inside and outside the classroom.
2. Writing assignments are focused on critical and theoretical interpretation of research‚
and the application of social psychology concepts. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed SOC 114.
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSYCH 101. Transfer Credit: CSU‚ UC, USC
105
HUMAN SEXUALITY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 105 is an introductory overview of the field of human sexuality. Human sexuality
is examined from psychological‚ biological‚ sociocultural‚ and historical perspectives.
Students are encouraged to become aware of their own sexual attitudes‚ values‚ and
behaviors and to evaluate the consistency of their behaviors within their own moral
frameworks. Current sex norms and various aspects of interpersonal and individual
sexual adjustment are explored. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU‚
UC‚ USC. (C-ID PSY 130)
106
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 106 provides an overview‚ from a psychological perspective‚ of human development
from conception through death‚ including biological and environmental influences.
Theories and research in physical‚ cognitive‚ personality‚ and social development
are examined‚ as well as attention to developmental problems. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU‚UC‚ USC. (C-ID PSY 180)
110
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT
3.0 Units
PSYCH 110 has an applied focus for students interested in how psychology is used in
everyday life and is related to other social sciences. The course surveys different
psychological perspectives and theoretical foundations and how these are applied across
a person’s life‚ taking into account the influence of factors such as culture‚ gender‚
ethnicity‚ historical cohort‚ and socioeconomic status. A broad understanding of how
scientists‚ clinicians‚ and practitioners study and apply psychology is emphasized.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID
PSY 115)
115
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 115 introduces the scientific study of psychopathology and atypical behaviors,
broadly defined. Students investigate abnormal behavior from a variety of perspectives
including biological, psychological, and sociocultural approaches. An integrative
survey of theory and research in abnormal behavior, and intervention and prevention
strategies for psychological disorders are also introduced. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSYCH 101. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
(C-ID PSY 120)
131
MARRIAGE AND INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
3.0 Units
PSYCH 131 studies the development of traditional and contemporary patterns of people
living together with an emphasis on psychological and sociological theories and research.
Topics examined include the historical development of marriage, diverse lifestyles
(including single-parenting, the blended family, and gay and lesbian partnerships),
partner compatibility, communication techniques, intimacy, conflict, child-rearing,
dissolution of partnerships, and speculation about the future of relationships. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by
students who have completed SOC 131. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC (C-ID SOCI 130)
150
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 150 is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the
theoretical foundations of learning theories and their application in school settings.
The course will focus on the evaluation of these applications as each contributed
to the development of American Education. It will also provide a basis for understanding
both failed and successful eff orts toward remediations and reform, using psychology
as a means of analysis. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: PSYCH 101 or SOC S 101; and eligibility for ENGL 101. Course Typically Off ered:
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
200
RESEARCH METHODS FOR PSYCHOLOGY
3.5 Units
PSYCH 200 is a lecture and laboratory course focusing on the nature of theory and
the principles of descriptive and inferential research. Topics covered in the course
include: an analysis of the scientific method‚ research design‚ ethical principles‚
internal and external validity‚ and scientific writing. The course is built around
the application of these topics in a laboratory environment. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have successfully completed
SOC S 200. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hour. Prerequisite: MATH 136 and PSYCH 101. Transfer Credit: CSU‚ UC‚ USC. (C-ID PSY 200)
101
URBAN EDUCATION IN AMERICA
3.0 Units
SOC S 101 is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the
American system of education‚ especially in urban multi-cultural schools. It deals
with the psychology‚ sociology‚ politics and philosophy of urban education. The course
covers current conditions of American schools and selected challenges of California’s
diverse urban schools. The focus is on the issues facing teachers and students working
in diverse‚ multiracial‚ multi-ethnic urban settings and on the eff orts being made
to respond to the needs of teachers and students. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
105
OUR DIGITAL WORLD: THE INTERNET, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND SOCIETY
3.0 Units
SOC S 105 introduces students to the landscape of emerging media within the information
society. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students develop a critical understanding
of the psychology, history, politics, and economics of new information technologies
and the sociocultural shifts from which they evolved. By focusing on cutting edge
content and events, students study and apply theoretical concepts to real life issues,
such as the impact of technology on society, the relationship between digital devices
and identity, privacy and surveillance, intellectual property, hacktivism, cybercrime,
and more. Through the use of multimedia materials, students explore the complex and
interconnected relationship between emerging media, technology, and society. Lecture
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100, ENGL 191, or ESL 141, or the equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
110
AMERICAN POP CULTURE
3.0 Units
SOC S 110 is an interdisciplinary course that examines how popular culture impacts
everyday American life. Various forms of popular culture including music, film television,
advertising, sports, fashion, design, toys, magazines, comic books and cyber culture
are analyzed. Students assess how American popular culture reveals historical forces
at work that infl uence the lives of people living in the United States. Via a contextualized
discussion of American popular culture, this course introduces students to other academic
fields such as History, Ethnic Studies, Political Science and Economics. Lecture 3
hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141, or the equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
120
RESPONSES TO POVERTY
3.0 Units
SOC S 120 explores the causes and immediate effects of poverty using a cultural, economic,
political, and social context. Students will analyze theories and solutions to address
the issues of poverty. The course will focus on
the United States but will also cover global issues. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
127
LOS ANGELES COUNTY: HISTORY, POLITICS, AND CULTURE
3.0 Units
SOC S 127 examines one of the most culturally diverse places on Earth - Los Angeles
County. The region is viewed in three contexts: its history, its portrayals in literature,
and the issues it faces today. The historic underpinnings of the region are explored
from the Gabrielino people of the Spanish, Mexican, and United States eras. This course
includes the stories of ethnic and racial groups, including some not often associated
with the area’s history. The last segment of the course examines contemporary issues,
opportunities, and problems facing Los Angeles County. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
130
INTRODUCTION TO LGBTQ STUDIES
3.0 Units
SOC S 130 is an interdisciplinary course that introduces the field of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and queer studies (LGBTQ studies). This course traces the history
of LGBTQ identities, communities, organizations, and resistance movements in the United
States from the colonial era to the contemporary moment, with particular emphasis
since World War II. Students interrogate the political, economic, and cultural inequalities
related to sexuality and gender identity as well as examine the historical emergence
of LGBTQ as an academic discipline. Through an interdisciplinary lens, this course
further explores the diversity of sexuality and gender in relation to the intersections
of race, ethnicity, and class. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100, or ESL 141, or the equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID SJS
130)
101
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
3.0 Units
SOC 101 is an introduction to sociology, its basic concepts, theoretical approaches,
methods and resources. Topics typically include the analysis and explanation of social
structure, group dynamics, socialization and the self, social stratifi cation, culture
and diversity, social change, and global dynamics. Course objectives include the ability
to apply sociological ideas to everyday life. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU‚ UC‚ USC. (C-ID SOCI 110)
101H
HONORS INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
3.0 Units
SOC 101H is an introduction to sociology, its basic concepts, theoretical approaches,
methods and resources. Topics typically include the analysis and explanation of social
structure, group dynamics, socialization and the self, social stratifi cation, culture
and diversity, social change, and global dynamics. Course objectives include the ability
to apply sociological ideas to everyday life. The honors course is enhanced in one
or more of the following ways: 1. Students have an increased responsibility for leading
class discussions and critical thinking exercises. 2. Homework assignments are focused
on critical thinking and the analysis of important topics related to sociology. Lecture
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU‚ UC‚ USC. (C-ID SOCI 110)
102
SOCIAL CRISES OF TODAY
3.0 Units
SOC 102 covers identification and analysis of contemporary social problems including:
(1) the role of power and ideology in the definition of social problems, (2) their
causes and consequences, (3) evaluations of proposed solutions, and (4) methods of
intervention. Topics vary. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID SOCI 115)
103
INTRODUCTION TO DEVIANCE AND CRIMINOLOGY
3.0 Units
SOC 103 provides a sociological analysis of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal
justice system. The course explores the history and social construction of crime and
criminality and examines the definition of crime and its violations as well as the
laws and methods used to control criminal behavior. Moreover, there is discussion
of the measurement of crime and basic theoretical explanations of criminal behavior.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141, or the equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID SOCI 160)
108
MEN AND MASCULINITIES
3.0 Units
SOC 108 introduces students to the field of masculinity by examining the socialization
and the general experience of boys and men from a sociological perspective. It explores
the social construction of masculinity in sports, family, work, and other social relationships
to show how it aff ects people, institutions, and society. It studies the connections
between masculinity, gender, and violence, as well as how masculinity intersects with
race and ethnicity, class, occupation, physical ability, and sexuality. The course
analyzes hegemonic masculinity and its impact on our lives. Finally, the course evaluates
the prospects for social change in gendered roles by examining the structural conditions
that produce toxic masculinity. Although its emphasis is on western masculinities,
the course also explores transnational and cross-cultural perspectives on these questions.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU‚ UC‚ USC
114
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
SOC 114 considers individual human behavior in relation to the social environment.
The power of the situation‚ other individuals‚ and the social group are examined.
Emphasized topics include: aggression‚ prejudice and stereotypes‚ interpersonal attraction‚
attitudes and attitude change‚ conformity‚ group phenomena‚ gender roles‚ cultural
norms‚ person perception‚ and social cognition. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed PSYCH 104.
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSYCH 101. Transfer Credit: CSU‚ UC, USC
131
MARRIAGE AND INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
3.0 Units
SOC 131 provides a sociological analysis of the family, including historical and recent
changes, present nature and the sociocultural and economic forces shaping these changes.
Major topics will include single adulthood vs. married adulthood, the nature of historical
and contemporary marriages, marital compatibility and conflict, marital adjustment,
family dynamic interactions, including kinship roles, children vs. childless marriage,
child-rearing techniques, dissolution and speculations concerning the future of the
family. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed PSYCH 131.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID SOCI 130)
140
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK
3.0 Units
SOC 140 is an introduction to social welfare and social work. It provides an analysis
of current functions and purposes of social welfare as an institution. This course
examines social welfare within the context of cultural, economical, political, psychological
and social forces in the United States and other nations. Knowledge, values and skills
underpinning social work practice are introduced in this course. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
171
GLOBAL ISSUES
3.0 Units
SOC 171 introduces students to the origins, current status, and future trends of major
transnational issues confronting the global community. Topics can include population
trends, economic development and inequality, basic human needs (for food, water, health
care), human rights, international conflict and security concerns, and environmental
problems. The course also focuses on global governance, including the study of collective
global responsibilities. Note: This course is cross-listed with GEOG 171 and POL S 171. This course may not be
taken for credit by students who have completed GEOG 171 or POL S 171. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
200
RESEARCH METHODS FOR SOCIOLOGY
3.5 Units
SOC 200 is a lecture and laboratory course focusing on the nature of theory and the
principles of descriptive and inferential research. Topics covered in the course include:
an analysis of the scientific method‚ research design‚ ethical principles‚ internal
and external validity‚ and scientific writing. The course is built around the application
of these topics in a laboratory environment. Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have successfully completed
PSYCH 200. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hour. Prerequisite: SOC 101 and MATH 136. Transfer Credit: CSU‚ UC‚ USC. (C-ID SOCI 120)
108
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
3.0 Units
SPCH 108 is an introductory course focusing on the principles and practices of intercultural
communication. This course is designed to help students become familiar with the major
theories and research of intercultural communication in domestic and global contexts.
Students examine culturally coded communication behaviors to identify and understand
diff erences in communication patterns among individuals and groups from diverse ethnic
and cultural backgrounds. The course provides students with an opportunity to enhance
their intercultural communication knowledge and skills through practical exercises
and activities. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101. ESL students should complete ESL 155. Course Typically
Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 150)
115
GENDER AND COMMUNICATION
3.0 Units
SPCH 115 is an introductory course designed to analyze issues of gender and communication.
Using a communication approach, the course examines theoretical and perspectives issues
in gender construction by explaining the differences between gender, sex, and sexual
orientation, and how gender, race, and class intersect with one another. Students
explore the relationship between gender and communication as it relates to verbal
and nonverbal communication. Students also learn to identify the perception of gendered
communication from various standpoints, including those of heterosexual men and women
as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (and/or questioning) individuals/identities
(LBGTQ). An emphasis is placed on improving communication skills by exploring the
significance of gender in everyday communication interactions. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
120
INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION THEORY
3.0 Units
SPCH 120 introduces students to the process of human communication through the study
of basic communication models‚ fundamental theories‚ and relevant research findings.
Emphasis is placed on achieving an understanding of the various forms of human communication‚
and the ways in which researchers contribute to the communication field. Coursework
encourages students to research‚ analyze and apply communication theories to everyday
communication practices. SPCH 120 prepares students for upper division coursework
in the communication discipline. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101. ESL students should complete ESL 155. Transfer Credit:
CSU‚ UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 180)
