Dear Students,

Welcome to CCSF!  Orientation information for the classes will be e-mailed to your CCSF e-mail account approximately one week prior to the beginning of the semester.  Once the course has started, please contact me using the Canvas Inbox. I can also be reached at my school email address: rancheta@ccsf.edu.  Orientation materials will be available on Canvas (CCSF's online class platform) once the term begins.

INFORMATION FOR SUMMER 2025 CLASSES

Syllabus: You are welcome to preview the course syllabus, including textbook information and topics we'll cover, by clicking on the relevant syllabus link below:

Students registered for my online SOC 1: Introduction to Sociology class in the Summer 2025 term will complete all coursework online.  The first day of the class is Monday, June 9, 2025.

SOC 1: Introduction to Sociology - 6-Week Online Class - Summer 2025 Course Syllabus - CRN: 54326

INFORMATION FOR FALL 2025 CLASSES

Syllabus: You are welcome to preview the course syllabus, including textbook information and topics we'll cover, by clicking on the relevant syllabus link below:

Students registered for my in-person SOC 1: Introduction to Sociology classes in the Fall 2025 term will meet in-person on the CCSF Campus on the first day of the class after the start of the semester, Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

SOC 1: Introduction to Sociology - 17.5-Week In-Person Class - Fall 2025 Course Syllabus - CRNs:   70135  /  70136

Students registered for my 16-week SOC 21: Introduction to Research Methods online classes in the Fall 2025 term will be able to access the course via CCSF Canvas on the first day of the class: Tuesday, September 2, 2025. There are NO required on-campus meetings for this online, asynchronous class, inclusive of exams. 

SOC 21: Introduction to Research Methods - 16-Week Online Class - Fall 2025 Course Syllabus - CRN:   70152

COURSE BASICS:

Information about adding a class:  If the class is full when you attempt to register for it, I recommend that you register for the wait list.  If there is space on the wait list you will be offered that option during the registration process.   If the wait list is full,  you can still request to add by following these instructions.  

Your Responsibilities: . To successfully complete a 3.0-unit course online during a full semester of 17.5 weeks requires about 9 hours of work per week. For my online courses, the material is condensed into 16 weeks, and will require about 10 hours of work per week.  Your time commitment will vary based upon your own level of experience with web technologies and level of personal commitment.  Online courses are NOT self-paced, and you must keep up with the weekly assignments and manage your time efficiently and effectively. Please don’t underestimate the time commitment. Please review this page with tips for succeeding in an online class at CCSF.

Online Support & Log-In: Be sure to bookmark this CCSF Online Course Support Center for all the important info you need regarding help and Canvas support. 

Canvas Login: Here is how to access the course. Be sure to resolve any log-in problems before class starts.

●      Go to Canvas website at https://ccsf.instructure.com/

●      Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678

●      Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.

More resources on learning to use Canvas: 

●       A brief video introduction to Canvas can be found online at Canvas Overview here.

●       A guide to mini-lessons and videos about specific Canvas features can be found here at Canvas Guides. 

Accommodations:

If you need special accommodations, I am happy to help. Please contact the Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS): Phone: (415) 452-5481. You can also visit the DSPS website.  

Welcome to class! Be sure to review all this information. If you have any course-related questions or concerns, please email me. I will respond Monday through Friday within 24-48 hours, exclusive of weekends and school holidays. If you don’t hear from me after 48 hours, assume I did not receive your email and resend it. My preferred method of contact is email through the Canvas Inbox once you get logged in to the course.

-Dr.  Rebecca Ancheta 

Department Chair and Instructor in Sociology, Behavioral Sciences Department