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SOC101: Introduction to Sociology – 3 credits

The systematic study of social behavior and human groups, particularly the influence of culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social institutions, differentiation by region, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, age, class, and socio/cultural change upon people's attitudes and behaviors. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
10412
Glendale
Online Class
Online
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Yee
Open
16 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include SOC Course Fee: $0.00
  • 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.
    This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work.
    Respondus Monitor
    This class requires online proctoring. Students are required to have a computer onto which they can download software, with Internet access, a microphone, and a webcam (internal or external) or an iPad with iOS10 or higher.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
10432
Glendale
Online Class
Online
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Leamaster
Open
15 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include SOC Course Fee: $0.00
  • 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.
    This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work.
    Respondus Monitor
    This class requires online proctoring. Students are required to have a computer onto which they can download software, with Internet access, a microphone, and a webcam (internal or external) or an iPad with iOS10 or higher.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14161
GateWay
Online
Online
6/8 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Andrews
Open
1 of 24 seats available
  • Online classes do not meet at specific scheduled times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access. CANVAS is used as the learning management system. You are required to log into CANVAS on the first day of class.
15888
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
6/29 – 8/7
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • N. DelSordi
Open
4 of 27 seats available
  • Class Meets for Six (6) Weeks
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Conducted using free, online e-text and Instructor-prepared materials.
    For more information, contact the instructor at mailto: nicholas.delsordi@phoenixcollege.edu.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14979
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Marion
Open
2 of 23 seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
    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
16272
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Caterino III
Open
10 of 28 seats available
  • Second Five (5) Week Class
    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.
    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
11664
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/18 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Estes
Open
2 of 30 seats available
  • Twelve (12) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    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.
    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
11667
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Estes
Open
3 of 9 seats available
  • Twelve (12) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    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.
    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
11691
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
6/1 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Bernhart
Open
29 of 30 seats available
  • Twelve (12) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    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.
    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
10920
Rio Salado
Print Based
Print Based : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Jorgenson
Open
9 of 13 seats available
  • Twelve (12) Week Class
    This is a correspondence class. Only the cost of tuition, fees and books is permitted for financial aid. Students pursuing a certificate program are not permitted to receive federal financial aid for correspondence classes. Students cannot complete more than 50% of their program of study via correspondence courses. If you use financial aid to pay for school, please review Section II of your Financial Aid Terms and Conditions at the following web site:
    https://www.riosalado.edu/students/financial-aid/legal-disclosure/terms-and-conditions
    Please note, Print Based or Mixed Media courses require access to a printer. The course packet is available through Riolearn in Acrobat PDF format. You may print these documents on your home computer, keeping in mind that an average print-time (for home printing) is 2 pages per minute depending on your printer. You may check the number of pages in your packet to estimate print time by opening each document. If you would like to view or print this PDF now you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. An alternative to printing the packet yourself is to place an order at your local FedEx Branch (for a fee). To find a convenient FedEx location call 1-800-463-3339 or visit them online at https://www.fedex.com/. If you choose this option, please use this FedEx printing request.
    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.
    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
12449
Rio Salado
Print Based
Print Based : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Jorgenson
Open
12 of 13 seats available
  • Twelve (12) Week Class
    This is a correspondence class. Only the cost of tuition, fees and books is permitted for financial aid. Students pursuing a certificate program are not permitted to receive federal financial aid for correspondence classes. Students cannot complete more than 50% of their program of study via correspondence courses. If you use financial aid to pay for school, please review Section II of your Financial Aid Terms and Conditions at the following web site:
    https://www.riosalado.edu/students/financial-aid/legal-disclosure/terms-and-conditions
    Please note, Print Based or Mixed Media courses require access to a printer. The course packet is available through Riolearn in Acrobat PDF format. You may print these documents on your home computer, keeping in mind that an average print-time (for home printing) is 2 pages per minute depending on your printer. You may check the number of pages in your packet to estimate print time by opening each document. If you would like to view or print this PDF now you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. An alternative to printing the packet yourself is to place an order at your local FedEx Branch (for a fee). To find a convenient FedEx location call 1-800-463-3339 or visit them online at https://www.fedex.com/. If you choose this option, please use this FedEx printing request.
    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.
    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

SOC157: Sociology of Families and Relationships – 3 credits

Systemic analysis of socio-cultural and historical origins of modern families in the U.S. and their importance, major challenges and changing trends. Explores being single, dating and attraction, love, cohabitation and marriage, family planning and parenthood, conflict and crisis within the family, and divorce. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
10916
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Lane
Open
14 of 30 seats available
10933
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Lane
Open
18 of 18 seats available

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: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11207
Rio Salado
Print Based
Print Based : You can start on any Monday between dates:
6/1 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Jorgenson
Open
9 of 9 seats available
  • Twelve (12) Week Class
    This is a correspondence class. Only the cost of tuition, fees and books is permitted for financial aid. Students pursuing a certificate program are not permitted to receive federal financial aid for correspondence classes. Students cannot complete more than 50% of their program of study via correspondence courses. If you use financial aid to pay for school, please review Section II of your Financial Aid Terms and Conditions at the following web site:
    https://www.riosalado.edu/students/financial-aid/legal-disclosure/terms-and-conditions
    Please note, Print Based or Mixed Media courses require access to a printer. The course packet is available through Riolearn in Acrobat PDF format. You may print these documents on your home computer, keeping in mind that an average print-time (for home printing) is 2 pages per minute depending on your printer. You may check the number of pages in your packet to estimate print time by opening each document. If you would like to view or print this PDF now you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. An alternative to printing the packet yourself is to place an order at your local FedEx Branch (for a fee). To find a convenient FedEx location call 1-800-463-3339 or visit them online at https://www.fedex.com/. If you choose this option, please use this FedEx printing request.
12694
Rio Salado
Print Based
Print Based : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Jorgenson
Open
12 of 13 seats available
  • Twelve (12) Week Class
    This is a correspondence class. Only the cost of tuition, fees and books is permitted for financial aid. Students pursuing a certificate program are not permitted to receive federal financial aid for correspondence classes. Students cannot complete more than 50% of their program of study via correspondence courses. If you use financial aid to pay for school, please review Section II of your Financial Aid Terms and Conditions at the following web site:
    https://www.riosalado.edu/students/financial-aid/legal-disclosure/terms-and-conditions
    Please note, Print Based or Mixed Media courses require access to a printer. The course packet is available through Riolearn in Acrobat PDF format. You may print these documents on your home computer, keeping in mind that an average print-time (for home printing) is 2 pages per minute depending on your printer. You may check the number of pages in your packet to estimate print time by opening each document. If you would like to view or print this PDF now you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. An alternative to printing the packet yourself is to place an order at your local FedEx Branch (for a fee). To find a convenient FedEx location call 1-800-463-3339 or visit them online at https://www.fedex.com/. If you choose this option, please use this FedEx printing request.
10418
Glendale
Online Class
Online
6/8 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Leamaster
Open
12 of 24 seats available
  • 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.
    Respondus Monitor
    This class requires online proctoring. Students are required to have a computer onto which they can download software, with Internet access, a microphone, and a webcam (internal or external) or an iPad with iOS10 or higher.
    This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
10917
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Walls
Open
9 of 30 seats available
11211
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Walls
Open
28 of 30 seats available

SOC241: Race and Ethnic Relations – 3 credits

Examines how the social construction of race shapes social interaction and social institutions. Explores the consequences of power, privilege and oppression among major ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
10932
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Lane
Open
10 of 13 seats available
10915
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Lane
Open
18 of 30 seats available