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SOCD1 - Introduction to Sociology

Course Description

Advisory: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.; *** COURSE DESCRIPTION: The sociological approach to the study of human behavior from a variety of perspectives. Explores important concepts in sociology, including culture, social structure, socialization, social institutions, social interaction, social inequality, intersectionality, collective behavior, and social change in human societies.

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

4.0 quarter units

Course Sections

Winter 2026 - Quarter

Jan 5 to Mar 27
crn: 37325
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kamau Birago
Live Seat Count: 20 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
SOC-01.-50Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Open
Jan 5 to Mar 27
crn: 30482
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jason Dehaan
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
SOC -001.-63Z: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Section Full
Jan 5 to Mar 27
crn: 34964
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Marx Gomez Liendo
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
SOC-001.-51Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Section Full
Jan 5 to Mar 27
crn: 37071
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Mark Pasion
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
SOC-001.-54Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Section Full
Jan 5 to Mar 27
crn: 35641
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Steve Nava
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
SOC-001.-52Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Section Full
Jan 5 to Mar 27
crn: 36201
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Steve Nava
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
SOC-001.-53Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Section Full

Summer 2025 - Quarter

Jun 30 to Aug 8
crn: 13408
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Marx Gomez Liendo
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (4 months ago)
Section notes:
SOC-001.-52Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Already Started
Jun 30 to Aug 8
crn: 00954
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Marx Gomez Liendo
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (4 months ago)
Section notes:
SOC-001.-51Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Already Started
Jun 30 to Aug 8
crn: 10960
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Steve Nava
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (4 months ago)
Section notes:
SOC-001.-50Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Already Started
Jun 30 to Aug 8
crn: 00957
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jayanti Roy
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (4 months ago)
Section notes:
SOC -001.-61Z: Online Course. Students must have access to a computer, the Web and an individual email address. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382
Already Started

Fall 2025 - Quarter

Sep 22 to Dec 12
crn: 26327
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Marx Gomez Liendo
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
SOC-001.-51Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Already Started
Sep 22 to Dec 12
crn: 02282
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Mark Pasion
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
SOC-001.-52Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Already Started
Sep 22 to Dec 12
crn: 02287
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jason Dehaan
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
SOC-001.-62Z: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Already Started
Sep 22 to Dec 12
crn: 21571
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Marx Gomez Liendo
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
SOC-001.-50Z-: Fully ONLINE. This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Already Started
Sep 22 to Dec 12
crn: 28172
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kamau Birago
Live Seat Count: 5 available seats - (7 days ago)
Section notes:
SOC-001.-53Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Already Started