The Social Sciences integrate ideas from disciplines such as history, anthropology, sociology and economics. The Social Science department is also home to the Women In Transition Program (WIT) which has successfully assisted women on their re-entry into the academic world.

SOSC 140 MEDIA AND SOCIETY (3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
An interdisciplinary study of the relationship between media and society including media’s role in economic, social, political, and cultural practices. Emphasis is placed on students developing the ability to analyze and evaluate the impact of mass media on all societies. Transfer credit: CSU (D3).

SOSC 150 GENDER, SOCIETY AND CULTURE (3)
Three lecture hours per week. Open to women and men.
Interdisciplinary study of female experience in contemporary and traditional American society. Explores the status of women with emphasis on issues of age, class, race and political opinion. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (D3).

SOSC 160 WOMEN IN TRANSITION SEMINAR (1)
(Credit/No Credit.)
Concurrent enrollment required in designated Women in Transition Program class(es). Students must be in their first semester in the WIT Program. Open to women and men.
Assists re-entering students in understanding and evaluating their own process of transition and their changing aspirations. Familiarizes students with college resources and methods of identifying individual needs and goals. Focuses on students’ redefinition of identity within the academic system. Explores the higher education system. Specific content is integrated with other WIT Program material. Transfer credit: CSU.

SOSC 665 SELECTED TOPICS IN WOMEN’S STUDIES (.5 or 1 or 1.5)
(Credit/No Credit.)
Topics will be presented that explore women’s past and present contributions to society through history, politics and literature. The course will also focus on issues that challenge women in today’s world ranging from how to balance academic and personal life to what is - and what isn’t - sexual harassment. Topics vary every semester. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Transfer credit: CSU.