Sociology SOCI

15 courses · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Classes: Fall 2026

SOCI C1000 Introduction to Sociology

Units: 3
Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Transfers to: CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
C-ID: SOCI-110

Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 101, SOC 101H, or SOCI C1000H.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course introduces students to Sociology: the study of people, groups, and institutions that shape people's lives. Through a mix of theory, research, and real-world examples, students explore key sociological concepts like culture, inequality, power, collective action, and social change. With content reflecting diverse histories and lived experiences, students make connections between their lives and the social forces that influence individual opportunities and choices. Students in this course will develop a critical lens that allows them to better understand and transform themselves and society. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for SOC 101, SOC 101H, or SOCI C1000H. Formerly SOC 101. C-ID SOCI-110.

Offered: Fall 2026 (13 sections)

SOCI C1000H Introduction to Sociology - Honors

Units: 3
Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Transfers to: CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
C-ID: SOCI-110

Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 101, SOC 101H, or SOCI C1000.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring even years

This course introduces students to Sociology: the study of people, groups, and institutions that shape people's lives. Through a mix of theory, research, and real-world examples, students explore key sociological concepts like culture, inequality, power, collective action, and social change. With content reflecting diverse histories and lived experiences, students make connections between their lives and the social forces that influence individual opportunities and choices. Students in this course will develop a critical lens that allows them to better understand and transform themselves and society. This is an honors course. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for SOC 101, SOC 101H, or SOCI C1000. Formerly SOC 101. C-ID SOCI-110.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

SOCI 102 Contemporary Social Problems

Units: 3
Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Transfers to: CSU, UC
C-ID: SOCI-115

Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 102.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course analyzes social problems in a diverse society. It emphasizes economic, racial, and gender inequality, crime, poverty, the family, education, health care, and other issues pertaining to society's major social issues. Students evaluate the causes, consequences, and solutions to the problems of our society. Formerly SOC 102. C-ID SOCI-115.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

SOCI 103 Social Psychology

Units: 3
Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Transfers to: CSU, UC
C-ID: PSY-170

Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in PSYC 103, SOC 103, or SOCI 103.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Social psychology examines the influence that society, contexts, groups, and others have on individuals. This course emphasizes the sociological and psychological factors in socialization, self-concept, interpersonal relationships, and group dynamics. The course pays special attention to social cognition, attitudes, social influence, language, and cross-cultural differences in social psychology. Formerly SOC 103. C-ID PSY-170.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

SOCI 105 Introduction to Justice Studies

Units: 3
Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Transfers to: CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
C-ID: SOCI-160

Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 105.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course introduces the interdisciplinary field of justice studies as a lens to examine social justice movements. Critical race theories and social conflict theories are examined to provide a basis for a better understanding of the socio-economic, cultural and political conditions that create and maintain inequalities which affect marginalized, disadvantaged, and oppressed social groups in the United States. It explores these social, economic, political, and criminal justice issues by means of sociological, philosophical, and legal perspectives and methodologies. Students critically assess the obstacles and opportunities central to the pursuit of justice in the United States and abroad. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for ADM 100 or SOCI 105. Formerly SOC 105. C-ID SOCI-160.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

SOCI 120 Introduction to Women's Studies

Units: 3
Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Transfers to: CSU, UC
C-ID: SJS-120

Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 120.

Course Typically Offered: Fall

This course introduces students to women's studies through sociological theories, concepts, and sociological research. The course examines the status and roles of women in social institutions, social organizations, and social classes. It compares and contrasts similarities and differences in women's experiences based on race and ethnic groups, different cultures, and subcultures - with particular considerations of culturally specific notions of femininities. It is guided by sociology's emphases on cultural relativism, diversity, and the effects of inequality. Topics include institutional discrimination, gender socialization, sexuality, varied cultural influences, feminism, and regional, national, and global perspectives on women's rights. Formerly SOC 120. C-ID SJS-120.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

SOCI 125 Introduction to Statistics in Sociology

Units: 4
Hours: Lecture 4 hours
Prerequisite: Knowledge, skills, and abilities at the intermediate algebra level as determined by the math placement process
Transfers to: CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
C-ID: SOCI-125

Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 125.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course covers the application of statistical methods to interpret, analyze, and describe quantitative sociological data. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics; probability topics, populations and samples, the normal distribution, the central limit theorem; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; comparing two means; F distribution and ANOVA; correlation and linear regression; and chi-square. Students use statistical software (SPSS) to analyze data and report results using American Sociological Association (ASA) style. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for BTEC 180/BTEC 180H, BUS 204/BUS 204H, STAT C1000/STAT C1000H/STAT C1000E, PSYC 104/PSYC 104H, or SOCI 125. Some CSU campuses may also impose this credit limitation. Formerly SOC 125. C-ID SOCI-125.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

SOCI 130 Introduction to Gender Studies

Units: 3
Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Transfers to: CSU, UC
C-ID: SOCI-140

Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 130.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course examines gender construction and gender inequities in contemporary society using both a foundation of relevant theories and concepts from sociology and an interdisciplinary lens, including historical, anthropological, economic, political, queer, feminist, and cultural studies perspectives. The course also addresses the development of contemporary gender topics, applications of theory, and discussions related to men's studies, queer studies, and the LGBTQIA community. Formerly SOC 130. C-ID SOCI-140.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

SOCI 140 Introduction to LGBT Studies

Units: 3
Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Transfers to: CSU, UC
C-ID: SJS-130

Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 140.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

This interdisciplinary course introduces students to concepts, theories, and research findings through a sociological perspective in the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) issues with particular attention to the operation of social institutions. Topics include politics, policy and governance of LGBT issues, social movements and resistance, biological and environmental impacts on identity, equity, equality and inclusion, privilege and disadvantage, queer activism; diverse experiences of sexuality; and representations in literature, art, and popular culture. The class emphasizes ways in which sexual identities intersect with and shape other categories of identity, including class, race and ethnicity, and social class. Formerly SOC 140. C-ID SJS-130.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

SOCI 145 Psychology/Sociology of the Family

Units: 3
Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Transfers to: CSU, UC
C-ID: SOCI-130

Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in PSYC 145 or SOC 145.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course examines the family as a social institution and applies sociological and psychological theories and concepts to couples, intimate relationships, marriage, and families. These theories and concepts provide frameworks for examining love, sexuality, and commitment and for identifying problems and adjustments for couples and family relationships. The course also studies changing models of the family, historical perspectives, cross-cultural comparisons, and the influences of changes in contemporary society affecting family life. Topics include partner selection, becoming parents, communication, family and work, family crises, divorce, aging, and issues linked to social class and living in a diverse society. Formerly SOC 145. C-ID SOCI-130.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

SOCI 205 Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology

Units: 3
Hours: Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOCI C1000 or SOCI C1000H; PSYC 104, PSYC 104H, or SOCI 125; ENGL C1000
Transfers to: CSU, UC
C-ID: SOCI-120

Enrollment Limitation: Concurrent enrollment in SOCI 125 for students with MATH 103 or STAT C1000/C1000H/C1000E credit; not open to students w/ prior SOC 205 credit.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

This course introduces the fundamental methods of research and how sociologists use them to examine, investigate, and think critically on topics related to the discipline. It emphasizes an appreciation of the scientific method, the development of research skills, knowledge of research ethics, and the evaluation of scientific research. Students conduct library research, design and implement research projects using appropriate methodologies and controls, analyze and interpret data using a statistical computer program, and write research reports using APA format. Students with MATH 103, STAT C1000, or PSYC 104 may take SOCI 125 concurrently with this course. Formerly SOC 205. C-ID SOCI-120.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

SOCI 207 Race and Ethnic Relations

Units: 3
Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Transfers to: CSU, UC
C-ID: SOCI-150, SJS-110

Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in ETHN 207 or SOC 207.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course provides a systematic examination of how race and ethnic relations are affected by the concepts of power, prejudice, ethnocentrism, and racism. It introduces significant theories, issues, and social movements related to racial/ethnic justice, to understand the effects of institutional racism and marginalization on the African American, Native American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Latinx/Chicanx racial and ethnic groups. The course also examines the institutions and other factors involved in establishing, sustaining, and changing systems of racial and ethnic inequality and how they are connected to class, gender, sexuality, citizenship status, and other intersections. Formerly SOC 207. C-ID SOCI-150, SJS-110.

Offered: Fall 2026 (9 sections)

SOCI 250 Introduction to Pacific Studies

Units: 3
Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 250.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

This course introduces students to the geography, histories, cultures, and societies of the Pacific Islands (Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Australia). Topics include traditional and contemporary religious practices, languages, arts, and athletics in the Pacific. The course emphasizes Pacific Islander perspectives and experiences as it examines the effects of colonization, resistance and rights movements, and current challenges to the health and well-being of Pacific Island communities. Formerly SOC 250.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

SOCI 292 Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-14
Corequisite: Complete 54 hours of work per unit, paid or unpaid
Transfers to: CSU

Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center approval. Fourteen unit maximum in any combination of work experience education and/or internship studies per semester.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or work/intern at a new site upon each enrollment. Formerly SOC 292.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

SOCI 299 Occupational Work Experience Education

Units: 0.5-14
Corequisite: Complete 54 hours of work per unit, paid or unpaid
Transfers to: CSU

Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. Fourteen unit maximum in any combination of work experience education and/or internship studies per semester.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course is intended for students who are employed in a job directly related to their major or career area of interest. It allows such students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or work/intern at a new site upon each enrollment. Formerly SOC 299.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

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