Course Catalog

3 Unit(s)

Every citizen in the United States is impacted by the decisions made in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. The depth and breadth of that impact is difficult to understand without this historical context of the formation of the national government and its evolution since its inception. This course seeks to provide that context, addressing issues of politics, power, and culture, as we gain greater understanding of how government works in the 21st century.

View Course Sections: Fall 2023

4 Unit(s)

An introduction to the discipline of sociology. Topics covered include the sociological imagination; theoretical perspectives; research methods and ethical concerns; socialization; culture; groups and organizations; stratification; social control and deviance; race; gender, sex, and sexuality; family; religion; education; health, medicine, and the body; the environment; media; technology; social movements; social change. This course may not be audited. This course is offered only for students enrolled in GGU Degrees+ programs, in partnership with Outlier.org.

View Course Sections: Summer 2024 , Spring 2024 , Fall 2023

13 Unit(s)

Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in social science. Topics will be selected by the department coordinator. This course may be taken more than once, provided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of the department coordinator. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.

13 Unit(s)

13 Unit(s)

Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per trimester. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and department coordinator.