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SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1: Introduction to Sociology

This course introduces the study of society and human social interaction. Both macro and micro sociological theory are discussed, as well as methods of sociological inquiry, culture, socialization, deviance, social change and social stratification -- particularly in the areas of social class, race and ethnicity, and gender. Students are highly encouraged to complete Sociology 1 prior to enrolling in other sociology courses.

Students may earn credit for either SOCIOL 1 or 1 S but not both. Only SOCIOL 1 S fulfills the Santa Monica College Global Citizenship requirement.
  • Prerequisites:
    None
  • Credits:
    3 units
  • Notes:
    Transfer: UC,CSU;
    IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences);
    Cal-GETC Area 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences);
    C-ID: SOCI 110.

Spring 2026

  • MW 9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m. | Guido D Del Piccolo | Hum & Soc Science 150
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2926
    Hum & Soc Science 150
  • TTh 9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m. | Rebecca Romo | Hum & Soc Science 152
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2927
    Hum & Soc Science 152
  • TTh 9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m. | Guido D Del Piccolo | Hum & Soc Science 150
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2928
    Hum & Soc Science 150
  • MW 11:15 a.m.-12:35 p.m. | Aaron Crawford | Hum & Soc Science 151
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2929
    Hum & Soc Science 151
  • MW 11:15 a.m.-12:35 p.m. | Guido D Del Piccolo | Hum & Soc Science 150
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2930
    Hum & Soc Science 150
  • T 11:15 a.m.-12:35 p.m. | Teresa Williams Leon | Hum & Soc Science 152
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2931
    Hum & Soc Science 152
  • MW 12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m. | Aaron Crawford | Hum & Soc Science 151
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2932
    Hum & Soc Science 151
  • TTh 12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m. | James Thing | Hum & Soc Science 252
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2933
    Hum & Soc Science 252
  • TTh 12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m. | Guido D Del Piccolo | Hum & Soc Science 150
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2934
    Hum & Soc Science 150
  • TTh 12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m. | Rebecca Romo | Hum & Soc Science 255
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2935
    Hum & Soc Science 255
  • MW 2:15 p.m.-3:35 p.m. | Michele Scaife | Hum & Soc Science 154
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2936
    Hum & Soc Science 154
  • ARRANGE-6.5Hours | Aaron Crawford | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2937
    Online
  • ARRANGE-6.5Hours | James Thing | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2938
    Online
  • ARRANGE-6.5Hours | Rebecca Romo | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2939
    Online
  • ARRANGE-6.5Hours | Rebecca Romo | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2940
    Online
  • ARRANGE-6.5Hours | James Thing | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2941
    Online
  • ARRANGE-6.5Hours | Wendy Dishman | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2942
    Online
  • ARRANGE-6.5Hours | Wendy Dishman | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2943
    Online
  • ARRANGE-6.5Hours | Michele Scaife | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2944
    Online
  • ARRANGE-3Hours | Amy Andrada | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2945
    Online
  • ARRANGE-3Hours | Rebecca Romo | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2946
    Online
  • ARRANGE-6.5Hours | Elham Gheytanchi | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2947
    Online
  • ARRANGE-6.5Hours | Elham Gheytanchi | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2948
    Online
  • ARRANGE-6.5Hours | Elham Gheytanchi | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-2949
    Online
  • TTh 5:15 p.m.-6:35 p.m. | James Thing | Hum & Soc Science 252
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-4186
    Hum & Soc Science 252

Summer 2026

  • ARRANGE-9Hours | Aaron Crawford | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-1547
    Online
  • ARRANGE-9Hours | Aaron Crawford | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-1548
    Online
  • ARRANGE-9Hours | Elham Gheytanchi | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-1549
    Online
  • ARRANGE-9Hours | Rebecca Romo | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-1550
    Online
  • ARRANGE-9Hours | Rebecca Romo | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-1551
    Online
  • ARRANGE-9Hours | James Thing | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-1552
    Online
  • ARRANGE-9Hours | James Thing | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-1553
    Online
  • ARRANGE-9Hours | Elham Gheytanchi | Online
    SOCIOL-> SOCIOL 1-1554
    Online