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Shakira L. Pipher
Residential Faculty - Social Work
Cultural Science, Philosophy & Religious Studies
Office: SC 14 - Room: 66
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | |
Online | Online | |||
| By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Mondays and Wednesdays- Office Hours are virtual. Please email to set up an appointment
Tuesdays and Thursdays- Office Hours are in-person on Southern/Dobson Campus. Please email to set up appointment so I don't miss you.
Classes Taught
Fall 2024
| SWU183 | Introductory Ethics: A Social Service Perspective | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introductory exploration of ethics from a historical and multicultural perspective viewed through the lens of contemporary social issues. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14932 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 10/11/2024 |
Class Ended |
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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 2024
| SWU171 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 Credits | ||||
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Analysis of contemporary social welfare services and professional social work. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13459 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Tu |
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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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13460 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Tu |
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| SWU183 | Introductory Ethics: A Social Service Perspective | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introductory exploration of ethics from a historical and multicultural perspective viewed through the lens of contemporary social issues. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14933 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Class Started |
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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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Spring 2025
| SWU171 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 Credits | ||||
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Analysis of contemporary social welfare services and professional social work. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26332 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 4 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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| Book Information | ||||||
| SWU183 | Introductory Ethics: A Social Service Perspective | 3 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Introductory exploration of ethics from a historical and multicultural perspective viewed through the lens of contemporary social issues. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27548 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025 |
Open 11 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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Spring Flex Start 2025
| SWU171 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 Credits | ||||
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Analysis of contemporary social welfare services and professional social work. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28052 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/28/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Tu |
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM |
Open 13 of 25 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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27249 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 21 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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| Book Information | ||||||
| SWU183 | Introductory Ethics: A Social Service Perspective | 3 Credits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Introductory exploration of ethics from a historical and multicultural perspective viewed through the lens of contemporary social issues. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27945 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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01/30/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Th |
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM |
Open 23 of 25 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
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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27747 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 20 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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