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AIS140: American Indian History – 3 credits

Survey of American Indian history with emphasis on the last 200 years. Focuses on cultural, economic, political and social continuity and changes. Topics include how federal policies impacted and were shaped by Indigenous peoples and how Indigenous individuals, communities, and nations have maintained cultural identity and sovereignty.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
23399
Scottsdale
Soc/Behavioral Bldg, SBE 180
In Person
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
2:00PM – 3:25PM
  • J. Puisto
Open
21 of 25 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
23398
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Puisto
Open
14 of 25 seats available
  • This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

AJS258: Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety – 3 credits

Victimology, the criminal justice system, techniques of crisis intervention and management, and the importance of a multicultural and global perspective. Includes violent crimes, sexual assault, family violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, the role of substance abuse, developing effective coping skills of victims and responders, appropriate community resources, and the cultural responsiveness of the justice system.

General Education Designations: C, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
22430
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Alexander
Open
17 of 25 seats available
  • Costs include AJS Course Fee: $2.00
  • This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

COM263: Elements of Intercultural Communication – 3 credits

Diverse cultural contexts are explored through basic concepts, principles, and theories of intercultural communication. Discovering effective interaction and appropriate communication in a global community is emphasized.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
23170
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Drougas-Popovich
Open
3 of 26 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
    This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
26994
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • V. Drougas-Popovich
Open
24 of 26 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
    Honors Program Only - Students must register through the Honors Office. For more information contact the Honors Program at Honors@scottsdalecc.edu
    This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.

DAH250: Dance in Popular Culture – 3 credits

Interdisciplinary approach investigating diverse cultural dance practices that have shaped American popular culture from the late 19th century to the present. Highlights issues of power, class, race, ethnicity, gender, age and sexuality. Emphasis is on revealing diverse cultural influences in U.S. popular culture.Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
23552
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • L. Thorngren
Open
8 of 25 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access and speakers.
    This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    For more information and questions regarding enrollment contact sccdance@scottsdalecc.edu
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
23553
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • L. Thorngren
Open
8 of 25 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access and speakers.
    This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    For more information and questions regarding enrollment contact sccdance@scottsdalecc.edu
    Honors Program Only - Students must register through the Honors Office. For more information contact the Honors Program at Honors@scottsdalecc.edu
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

DAH255: Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture – 3 credits

Selective survey and historico-cultural analysis of hip hop arts, aesthetics and culture organized around the founding elements of DJing, MCing, B-boy and B-girling, graffiti arts and knowledge. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.

General Education Designations: C, HU, L

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
22907
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. DeLashmette
Open
8 of 25 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access and speakers.
    This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    For more information and questions regarding enrollment contact sccdance@scottsdalecc.edu
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

EDU222: Introduction to the Exceptional Learner – 3 credits

Overview of the exceptional learner with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations. Issues related to mild disabilities, severe disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and students who are gifted. Prerequisites: None. Note: EDU222 requires an approved field experience.

General Education Designations: C, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
23091
Scottsdale
Soc/Behavioral Bldg, SBE 186
Hybrid In-Person
1/5 – 2/9
Spring 2026
M
5:00PM – 8:30PM
  • S. Slick-Hummon
Open
17 of 25 seats available
  • Enrollment open only for students admitted into the STEP Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program. For more information about the Teacher Certification Program contact STEP@scottsdalecc.edu
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
23173
Scottsdale
Live Online Instruction
Hybrid Live Online
1/8 – 2/12
Spring 2026
Th
5:00PM – 7:30PM
  • L. Zirbel
Open
20 of 25 seats available
  • Enrollment open only for students admitted into the STEP Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program. For more information about the Teacher Certification Program contact STEP@scottsdalecc.edu
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
22667
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Pasco
Open
6 of 25 seats available
  • This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

EDU230: Cultural Diversity In Education – 3 credits

Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping and cultural incompatibilities in education. Emphasis on teacher preparation (preservice and/or inservice) to offer an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural groups. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
22668
Scottsdale
Soc/Behavioral Bldg, SBE 186
Hybrid In-Person
3/24 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu
9:00AM – 10:15AM
  • M. Pasco
Open
17 of 25 seats available
  • This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

EDU292: The Art of Storytelling – 3 credits

Explore the art and origin of storytelling. Provide a variety of storytelling techniques, styles and exercises to enhance the delivery of telling stories. Assist in the integration and application of storytelling to the learning environment in the classroom. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
22963
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Janezic
Open
8 of 25 seats available
  • This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

ENH110: Introduction to Literature – 3 credits

Introduction to international literature through various forms of literary expression; e.g., poetry, drama, essay, autobiographical fiction, short story, and novel. Provides a global overview of literature with special emphasis on diverse cultural contributions of women, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
22801
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Bloom
Open
4 of 12 seats available
  • This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Free Tutoring is available for this course. Learn more about in person and online tutoring services offered at the Writing Center at https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/students/tutoring/writing-center
    Tutoring information: (480) 423-6416 or writingcenter@scottsdalecc.edu  
    For additional class information: EWLJoffice@scottsdalecc.edu  
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ENH190: Introduction to US Ethnic Literature – 3 credits

Introduction to the US ethnic literatures of African Americans, Arab Americans, Asian Americans, Latinas/os, Native Americans, Mixed Race, and other emerging ethnic groups through various expressions. Examines the interconnections of the various experiences of racialized groups living in the US. Provides ethnic US literature a global context through study of the interconnections with the literatures of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania. Focus on literary production of at least four specific US ethnic groups and relevant international literatures. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG101 or ENG107.

General Education Designations: C, H, HU

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
23267
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Ortiz
Open
8 of 18 seats available

ENH255: Contemporary U.S. Literature and Film – 3 credits

A discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of literature created by U.S. authors and film created by U.S. or other filmmakers. Includes the challenges of adapting literature to film; addressing the racial, ethnic, sex, sexuality, gender, class, and religious differences among cultures and mediums; the use of narrative in each medium and how it translates various cultural values and assumptions particular to U.S. society and culture; the specific genres present in literature and film; and the cultural metaphors and symbols used in literature and film. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

General Education Designations: C, HU, L

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
22787
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. MacElvee
Open
5 of 22 seats available

HES210: Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness – 3 credits

Examines how culture influences health, illness, health maintenance practices, barriers to health care, interactions with healthcare professionals, and health disparities worldwide. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
23021
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Najafi
Open
11 of 25 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access and speakers.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    For more information contact the Instructor at https://directory.scottsdalecc.edu
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

HIS140: American Indian History – 3 credits

Survey of American Indian history with emphasis on the last 200 years. Focuses on cultural, economic, political and social continuity and changes. Topics include how federal policies impacted and were shaped by Indigenous peoples and how Indigenous individuals, communities, and nations have maintained cultural identity and sovereignty.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
23400
Scottsdale
Soc/Behavioral Bldg, SBE 180
In Person
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
2:00PM – 3:25PM
  • J. Puisto
Open
21 of 25 seats available
23397
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Puisto
Open
14 of 25 seats available
  • This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.

HUM209: Women and Films – 3 credits

Analysis of images of women in films from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
22779
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
14 of 26 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
    This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
    R rated films with mature themes will be shown.
    Students will be renting videos as part of the class assignments.
  • Textbook info pending

MHL145: American Jazz and Popular Music – 3 credits

The study of cultural and social contributions to the evolution of American jazz and popular music from the mid-1800's to present. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
23523
Scottsdale
Music Bldg. MUS 136
Hybrid In-Person
3/25 – 5/15
Spring 2026
W
12:30PM – 1:50PM
  • E. Rasmussen
Open
20 of 25 seats available
  • This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
    This course will be taught with multiple attendance options.
    Students have the flexibility to choose between on campus or Live Online instruction for each class meeting throughout the semester.
    This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
  • Textbook info pending
22524
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/26 – 2/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Novak
Open
18 of 25 seats available

MHL155: Survey of American Music – 3 credits

History of the music of North America from the earliest American Indian music to the present. Introduction to the musical trends, composers, socioeconomic developments and trends, musical forms and styles that influence our modern American musical sense. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, HU

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
22813
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • E. Rasmussen
Open
1 of 25 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
  • Textbook info pending
22861
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Rugen
Open
23 of 25 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
  • Textbook info pending

MHL204: Hip-Hop Music and Culture – 3 credits

A history of Hip-Hop's musical and artistic elements and how cultural, social, political, and economic conditions have shaped its evolution. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: C, HU, L

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
22872
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Novak
Open
14 of 25 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
    This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    All registered students must contact the instructor by the class start date. https://directory.scottsdalecc.edu

PSY132: Psychology and Culture – 3 credits

Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts within western and global societies. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, diverse cognitive styles, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. The role of enculturation throughout the lifespan will be explored to increase awareness of how behavioral and cognitive principles affect interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
23571
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. McCalla
Closed
No seats available
  • This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

SOC212: Gender and Society – 3 credits

A sociological exploration of the way culture shapes and defines gender in contemporary U.S. society. Major emphasis on gender roles, gender stereotypes, power and the relationship between gender and other intersecting social identities such as race, ethnicity, class, and sexual identity. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
23209
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Diggins
Open
21 of 25 seats available
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor