Pedro Rodriguez, MS
Adjunct Faculty - History/Sociology
Cultural Science, Philosophy & Religious Studies
Office: SC 14
520-329-5841 (alt)
Office Hours
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By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Students may request virtual office hours via email.
Classes Taught
Summer 2026
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
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16461
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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05/26/2026 – 06/25/2026
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Closed |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall 2026
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
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15242
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026
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Open 16 of 25 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| SOC266 | Sociology Through Media | 3 Credits | ||||
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Explores how media+including film, television, podcasts, and social media+reflect and shape U.S. culture, social institutions, inequalities, and identities. Highlights the role of media as powerful tools for social commentary, cultural analysis, and critique. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
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17398
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 23 of 25 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall Flex Start 2026
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
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15254
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 24 of 25 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Degrees & Awards
Master of Arts - History (candidate)
Master of Science - Justice Studies
Bachelor of Arts - History
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Associate of Applied Science - Organizational Management
Certificate of Completion - Public Administration
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