Web Schedule Summer 2024

Social Science Courses

The courses listed below are being offered this semester at CCV locations around the state or online. Click on the Course Number link to see detailed information regarding locations, dates and times.

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SOC-1010 - Introduction to Sociology
3 Credits
This course is a survey of the basic issues, concepts, theories, and methods of sociology. Students learn to think critically about the nature of society and social institutions, and the relationship among individuals and groups. Topics will include social organization, socialization and social change, social stratification, class and class conflict, biological sex, gender expression, sexuality, race, ethnicity, age, and ability.

SOC-1020 - Ethnicity & Diversity in the United States
3 Credits
This course explores aspects of ethnic, regional, racial, religious, and economic diversity as they influence contemporary United States society and culture. Students examine different assumptions and attitudes about diversity and examine the changing demographics of the United States population.

SOC-2010 - Global Social Problems
3 Credits
This course examines contemporary problems in a global context such as poverty, social inequality, crime, religious and ethnic conflict, resource availability, population pressure and the spread of infectious diseases. Attention will be given to the current state of social institutions and the nature of social change while exploring how social problems are defined and perceived by various groups as matters of public and global concern. This course will integrate many social themes and will critically analyze attempts to resolve problems using the methodologies of social science and a range of theoretical perspectives.

SOC-2040 - Race, Ethnicity, Class & Gender
3 Credits
This course explores the relationship between race, ethnicity, class and gender in the construction of human society. Students learn to apply these concepts in order to better understand social forces in their own experience and to identify the social and psychological interests served by discrimination based on race, ethnicity, class, gender, sex, and sexuality.

Register November 6, 2023 - May 17, 2024 for Summer 2024 classes. Link to Registration.

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