Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Cal State East Bay Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Cal State East Bay Catalog
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SOC 300 - Sociological Theory


Units: 4
Critical analysis of the works of leading sociological theorists from the middle of the 19th century to the present. Emphasizes linking theories to contemporary research questions and hypotheses.

Prerequisites: SOC 100.
Strongly Recommended Preparation: SOC 305.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous, or Online-Synchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring


Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
 

  1. In writing, students will be able to effectively communicate and engage in educated, open-minded discussions about diverse research findings and sociocultural perspectives, norms, and practices. [Communication].
  2. Students will able to critically read, interpret, integrate and synthesize abstract sociological arguments, theories, and practice methods. [Integration & Synthesis of Knowledge].




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