Deborah Freemel

M.A., California State University, Fullerton
B.A., California State University, Fullerton

Deborah Freemel joined Saddleback College in August, 2004 as an adjunct faculty member. Her current teaching assignments include: Introduction to Sociology; Sociology of Marriage and Family; Socialization of the Child; and Social Stratification.

Prior to joining Saddleback College, Deborah was an instructor at Mira Costa College and worked extensively in the community for many years as a social gerontologist. 

In her spare time, Deborah volunteers for the American Red Cross in disaster services and is a First Aid/CPR and Disaster Services instructor. Deborah is also a volunteer Girl Scout adult education trainer. She enjoys curling up on the couch with a good book; walking with her lovable Akita; and visiting her two daughters and son-in-law. Now Deborah is teaching exclusively online, she plans to spend time in Anchorage, Alaska (after the winter cold!) where her husband of 34 years is currently working.

Professional Appointments
• San Diego County 5th District Social Service Representative to Board of Supervisors
• San Diego County Social Services Advisory Board member. In Home Supportive Services Chairperson
• California HICAP Association Chairperson (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy)
• American Society on Aging (ASA) Medicare Part D National Trainer

Spring '10 Registered Online Students - Please check your campus email for a class information email approximately two weeks prior to the start of class.

Soc 1 Introduction to Sociology - Required Textbooks

1. Essentials of Sociology, A Down to Earth Approach, 8th Ed by James Henslin  ISBN 0205578705 or 9780205578702. Do not substitute with an earlier edition or the hardback text. Optional: If you prefer an e-textbook version of Essentials of Sociology, A Down to Earth Approach 8th edition, a subscription is available at http://www.coursesmart.com ISBN 0205646123 or 9780205578702
2. Life in Society: Readings to Accompany Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, Eighth Edition, 3rd Ed edited by James Henslin ISBN 0205578756 or 9780205578757 (2nd edition is also acceptable).