Sociology (SOC)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

SOC 1101

This course is a broad introduction to the field of sociology. Course materials are designed to illustrate the distinctive features of the sociological perspective and to start you thinking sociologically ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2678 SOC 1101   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hirschman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2679 SOC 1101   DIS 201

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hirschman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2680 SOC 1101   DIS 202

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hirschman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2681 SOC 1101   DIS 203

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hirschman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2682 SOC 1101   DIS 204

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hirschman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2683 SOC 1101   DIS 205

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hirschman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2684 SOC 1101   DIS 206

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hirschman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2685 SOC 1101   DIS 207

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hirschman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2686 SOC 1101   DIS 209

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hirschman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2687 SOC 1101   DIS 210

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hirschman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2688 SOC 1101   DIS 211

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hirschman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 2100

This course introduces some central ideas in the field of S&TS. It is aimed at students from any background who are challenged to think more critically about what counts as scientific knowledge and why, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STS 2011

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2785 SOC 2100   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Marshall, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    To add yourself to the wait list, see https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQ1-1f0OqZZXSPMZaN0C2rMteYYdiGnrqY_ssSNe_Pc5brvw/viewform?usp=pp_url.

  •  2786 SOC 2100   DIS 201

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Marshall, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2787 SOC 2100   DIS 202

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2788 SOC 2100   DIS 203

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 2150

In modern society, we all spend much of our lives participating in or interacting with organizations. Most of us are born in organizations, educated in organizations, and work in organizations. The ubiquity ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2737 SOC 2150   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Sullivan, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 2208

This course reviews contemporary approaches to understanding social inequality and the processes by which it comes to be seen as legitimate, natural, or desirable. We address questions of the following ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PUBPOL 2208

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2690 SOC 2208   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weeden, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For enrollment help, please contact the Department of Sociology, sociology@cornell.edu.

  •  2691 SOC 2208   DIS 201

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weeden, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2692 SOC 2208   DIS 202

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weeden, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2693 SOC 2208   DIS 203

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weeden, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2694 SOC 2208   DIS 204

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weeden, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2695 SOC 2208   DIS 205

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weeden, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2696 SOC 2208   DIS 206

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weeden, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2697 SOC 2208   DIS 207

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weeden, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2698 SOC 2208   DIS 209

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weeden, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 2310

This course introduces the field of sexuality studies to advanced undergraduates by examining the social, cultural, political, and historical dimensions of sexuality. We will read theoretical and empirical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2750 SOC 2310   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Budnick, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 2800

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2738 SOC 2800   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Strang, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 3060

This course focuses on the sociological histories of regional-based technology clusters. The construction and life course of the technology cluster is a prevalent form of contemporary economic development. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2746 SOC 3060   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Sullivan, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 3170

This comparative course explores key approaches to understanding nationalism and how it interacts with questions of identity in contemporary societies. We will first consider different theoretical approaches ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 3174

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2747 SOC 3170   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Wilmers, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 3290

Economic sociology extends the sociological approach to the study of economic life. The aim of the seminar is to understand the relationship between social structure, organizational form and economic action. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2689 SOC 3290   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Nee, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 3490

Where do social structures come from? Social structures emerge from interaction between individuals. But not all interactions create durable structures. In this course, we will explore several micro-mechanisms ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2749 SOC 3490   SEM 101

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Park, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 3580

This course showcases frontier research that uses big data and graphical analysis to understand our social world. Topics include inequality and opportunity, success in higher education, the gender wage ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2743 SOC 3580   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Young, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 4110

Global conflicts, raising children, electing presidents, praying for a loved one: from the mundane to the extraordinary, religion plays a significant role in social life, regardless of whether or not one ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: RELST 4110

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2741 SOC 4110   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Schnabel, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 4160

This course explores poverty and inequality in American society through the lens of ethnographic and other field-based research. We will read classic and contemporary texts which have shaped our understanding ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 4160

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2855 SOC 4160   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Waller, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 4320

Is there a culture war for the soul of Amerca? This seminar will explore the definition, types, causes, dynamics, diffusion, and consequences of partisan cultural alignment. Readings will include theoretical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SOC 6520

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2744 SOC 4320   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Macy, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 4910

This is for undergraduates who wish to obtain research experience or to do extensive reading on a special topic. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2708 SOC 4910   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Bischoff, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2709 SOC 4910   IND 602

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weeden, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2710 SOC 4910   IND 603

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Macy, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2711 SOC 4910   IND 604

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • York Cornwell, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2712 SOC 4910   IND 605

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Sullivan, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2713 SOC 4910   IND 606

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Cornwell, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2714 SOC 4910   IND 607

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Strang, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2715 SOC 4910   IND 608

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Budnick, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2716 SOC 4910   IND 609

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Schnabel, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2717 SOC 4910   IND 610

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Maralani, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2718 SOC 4910   IND 611

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Nee, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2719 SOC 4910   IND 612

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Young, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2720 SOC 4910   IND 613

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Park, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2721 SOC 4910   IND 614

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Berezin, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2722 SOC 4910   IND 615

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hirschman, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2723 SOC 4910   IND 616

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Sassler, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 4950

Students choose a sociology faculty member to work with on research to write an honors thesis. Candidates for honors must maintain a cumulative GPA at least an A- in all sociology classes. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  2724 SOC 4950   RSC 701

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Young, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

SOC 4960

Continuation of SOC 4950. Continue to work with honors supervisor and work on and write an honors thesis. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2725 SOC 4960   RSC 701

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Young, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

SOC 5020

Continuation of SOC 5010. Emphasis is on the logical analysis of theoretical perspectives, theories, and theoretical research programs shaping current sociological research. The course includes an introduction ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2726 SOC 5020   SEM 101

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Hirschman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 5190

This course provides a forum in which students and others can present, discuss, and receive instant feedback on their inequality-related research. Its primary goals is to help students advance their own ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  2731 SOC 5190   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Weeden, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 6020

This course provides the second part of a two-semester introduction to quantitative methods in sociological research. It is designed for first-year graduate students in sociology. The course covers intermediate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one discussion. Combined with: PUBPOL 6020

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2727 SOC 6020   SEM 101

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Maralani, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2728 SOC 6020   DIS 201

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Maralani, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 6030

This course is designed to assist the student's professional development on a learning by doing and feedback basis. The course is organized around presentation and discussion of ongoing research projects. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2740 SOC 6030   SEM 101

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Young, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 6080

Discussion of the current state of sociology and of the research interests of members of the graduate field; taught by all members of the field. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  2732 SOC 6080   SEM 101

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Maralani, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 6110

Social Network Analysis (SNA), or the mathematical analysis of webs of relationships, is a thriving part of sociology and an active research area for numerous other disciplines. This course is intended ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2739 SOC 6110   SEM 101

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Park, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 6310

In this Graduate seminar we will discuss the nature, politics and basic assumptions underlying qualitative research. We will examine a selection of qualitative methods ranging from interviewing, oral history, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: STS 6311

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2801 SOC 6310   SEM 101

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Prentice, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 6350

Sociology as a discipline formed in the effort to comprehend the emergence of modern society via industrialization, urbanization, and marketization, with concurrent transformation in social beliefs, typical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  2751 SOC 6350   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Strang, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 6460

The seminar in economic sociology explores questions addressed by social scientists studying the social mechanisms that enable economic life. The aim is to introduce the most important and influential ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2736 SOC 6460   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Nee, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 6520

Political and cultural polarization have steadily increased in the three decades since Patrick Buchanan declared a cultural war for the soul of America. Concerns include echo chambers, filter bubbles, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SOC 4320

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2745 SOC 6520   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Macy, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

SOC 6910

For graduates who wish to obtain research experience or to do extensive reading on a special topic. Permission to enroll for independent study is granted only to students who present an acceptable prospectus ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2733 SOC 6910   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

SOC 8920

Work with a faculty member on a project that is related to your dissertation work. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2734 SOC 8920   RSC 701

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

SOC 8960

Work with chair of your committee on your dissertation work. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2735 SOC 8960   RSC 701

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research