Rod Golden

Adjunct Faculty - Sociology/African American Studies

Cultural Science

Office: SC 14

480-266-4520

480-266-4520 (alt)

Office Hours

Students can meet with me anytime before or after class. Further, they make an appointment to meet with me when class isn't in session. 

Classes Taught

Summer 2023

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]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16386
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
06/26/2023 - 08/03/2023
MoTuWeTh
9:10 AM - 10:45 AM

Open

18 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: Class 16386 is designated for the First Year Experience Program (FYEP) for first generation and FSS students. Enrollment is restricted to recent high school graduates from Mesa Public Schools who have applied to be part of the FYEP summer bridge cohort. For more information, contact Melissa Carpenter at melissa.carpenter@mesacc.edu

Fall 2023

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]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17426
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Open

8 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Honors Program Only

33974
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open

12 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

33412
Red Mountain Campus

RDM TBA

In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Open

16 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Fall Flex Start 2023

AFR110 Introduction to African-American Studies 3 Credits

Introduction to the study of the African-American experience. Interdisciplinary approach includes historical underpinnings; population and cultural characteristics; social, economic, and political issues; and implications for the future. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17409
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
12:00 PM - 1:25 PM

Open

22 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: Class 17409 Students may contact instructor at: rod.golden@mesacc.edu

All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

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