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AIS105: Introduction to American Indian Studies – 3 credits

Introduction to political, economic, and social structures of American Indian Nations. Provides overview of American Indian tribal cultures prior to contact, the impact of European contact, and the influence of western social systems on tribal nations. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11353
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • P. Yabeny
Open
14 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      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

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
11494
Scottsdale
Soc/Behavioral Bldg, SBE 180
In Person
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
M,W
2:00PM – 3:25PM
  • J. Puisto
Open
16 of 25 seats available
11675
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Puisto
Open
14 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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.

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
11119
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Alexander
Open
13 of 25 seats available
  • Costs include AJS Course Fee: $2.00
    • Notes: 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.
      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
12278
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Alexander
Open
23 of 25 seats available
  • Costs include AJS Course Fee: $2.00
    • Notes: 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.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      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

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
12110
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • V. Drougas-Popovich
Open
15 of 26 seats available
    • Notes: 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.
25997
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • V. Drougas-Popovich
Closed
No seats available
    • Notes: 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.
33018
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • V. Drougas-Popovich
Open
9 of 26 seats available
    • Notes: 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.
      Honors Program Only - Students must register through the Honors Office. For more information contact the Honors Program at Honors@scottsdalecc.edu

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
12200
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. DeLashmette
Open
22 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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.
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      Students must login to Canvas at learn.maricopa.edu, or contact the instructor at directory.scottsdalecc.edu by the class start date.
      For more information and questions regarding enrollment contact sccdance@scottsdalecc.edu
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11583
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • A. DeLashmette
Open
24 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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.
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
      Students must login to Canvas at learn.maricopa.edu, or contact the instructor at directory.scottsdalecc.edu by the class start date.
      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

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
11663
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Janezic
Open
11 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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.
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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
11266
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/2712/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Bloom
Open
3 of 12 seats available
    • Notes: 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.
    • Additional Notes: 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

ENH241: American Literature Before 1860 – 3 credits

Includes literature written prior to 1860 in the United States. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.

General Education Designations: C, HU, L

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11605
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Aragona
Open
18 of 24 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
11441
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. MacElvee
Open
8 of 22 seats available

ENH295: Banned Books and Censorship – 3 credits

History, motivations, and effects of censorship in a democratic society. Censorship and book banning as a method of silencing diverse voices. Critical analysis of banned or challenged literature for children and adults. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11657
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • M. Bloom
Closed
No seats available
    • Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      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.
    • Additional Notes: 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

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
11591
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • S. Najafi
Open
17 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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.
      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.
      Students must login to Canvas at learn.maricopa.edu, or contact the instructor at directory.scottsdalecc.edu by the class start date.
      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
11493
Scottsdale
Soc/Behavioral Bldg, SBE 180
In Person
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
M,W
2:00PM – 3:25PM
  • J. Puisto
Open
15 of 25 seats available
11674
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • J. Puisto
Open
14 of 25 seats available
    • Notes: 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.
    • Additional Notes: HIS140 is cross-referenced with AIS140.

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
11223
Scottsdale
Music Bldg. MUS 136
Hybrid
10/2912/19
Fall 2025
W
12:30PM – 1:50PM
  • E. Rasmussen
Open
20 of 22 seats available
    • Notes: This course will be taught with multiple attendance options.
      For more information and questions regarding enrollment contact the Academic Department at https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/academics/departments
      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 requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
26110
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0210/03
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Novak
Open
17 of 22 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
11489
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Rugen
Open
6 of 22 seats available
    • Notes: This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access and speakers.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11537
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2512/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • E. Rasmussen
Closed
No seats available
    • Notes: This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access and speakers.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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
11533
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
08/2510/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • C. Novak
Open
12 of 22 seats available
    • Notes: 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.
      Contact Instructor for enrollment permission, 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
11354
Scottsdale
Soc/Behavioral Bldg, SBE 173
Hybrid
10/2812/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • E. Haas
Closed
No seats available
    • Notes: 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

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
12178
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
09/0812/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
  • K. Diggins
Open
24 of 30 seats available
    • Notes: This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
      Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
      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