Sociology · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU SOC 421 — American Families

3.00 units 1 enrollment option

Changes in intimacy in American family. Selection of mating partners, spousal and parenting relationships, and alternatives to traditional family forms. Changing functions of the family viewed in historical perspective. Present diverse family arrangements and future prospects.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.

Junior or senior standing.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
10868 Discussion	Hybrid	Open	30 / 40	Tue 12:30 PM–1:45 PM · TBA	LSN 132 ONLINE	Audrey Beck	4.6/5 · 20 reviews Difficulty 3.3 · 92% take again

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