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Mona Scott Figueroa, Ed.D.
Residential Faculty - American Indian Studies and Sociology
Cultural Science, Philosophy & Religious Studies
Office: SC 14 - Room: 73
480-461-7064
480-461-7064 (alt)
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | ||
By appointment | By appointment |
On Wednesdays I am located in the American Indian Institute east of the clocktower.
Send a Google hangout invitation to mscott@mesacc.edu if you would like to meet.
Profile
Mona Scott Figueroa is Red Running into Water (T’achii’nii’), born for African Americans (Nahilii). Her maternal grandfather is from the Salt clan (Ashiihíí). She is from Birdsprings in the Navajo Nation. Her maternal grandparents are the late Louise Curley and the late Harris Curley. Her mother is Rene Scott and her father is the late Jimmy Scott, Sr. Her paternal grandmother is the late Exie Montague. Her siblings are many! Jimmee Crystal Scott, Jimmy W. Scott Jr., Tina Scott, Kevin Scott, the late Sherrine Scott, Sheila Carter, Shirley Scott, and Kenneth Scott. Mona earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Arizona State University (ASU) with an emphasis on American Indian Studies. Her dissertation focused on strategies for retaining Native students at Mesa Community College. She also earned a BA in Sociology from the University of Southern California and an MA from ASU. Since 1999 she has taught Sociology and American Indian Studies at Mesa Community College. She also teaches in the Hoop of Learning (HOL) and Achieving a College Education (ACE) programs, high school-to-college bridge programs. Her teaching and research background includes Indigenizing education, inequalities, and power, emphasizing race and ethnicity. She draws heavily from life experiences growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Birdsprings on the Navajo Nation, and Winslow, Arizona.
Classes Taught
Fall 2024
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] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14365 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. |
SOC130 | Human Sexuality | 3 Credits | ||||
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Sociological study of human sexuality. Course examines the social forces that shape a culture's sexual practices, attitudes, and inequalities. Topics include the social construction of sexuality, social change, sexual identities, sexual inequalities, institutional influence and regulation of sexuality, as well as current trends and issues surrounding human sexuality. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Students should call the Cultural Sciences department at 480-461-7060 for information about registration issues. |
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General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13458 |
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. |
SOC241 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 Credits | ||||
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Examines how the social construction of race shapes social interaction and social institutions. Explores the consequences of power, privilege and oppression among major ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Prerequisites: None. |
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General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14447 |
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. |
Fall Flex Start 2024
AIS105 | Introduction to American Indian Studies | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to political, economic, and social structures of American Indian Nations. Provides overview of American Indian tribal cultures prior to contact, the impact of European contact, and the influence of western social systems on tribal nations. Prerequisites: None. |
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General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33339 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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09/03/2024 – 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. |
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] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13483 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
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. |
Spring 2025
AIS140 | American Indian History | 3 Credits | ||||
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Survey of American Indian history with emphasis on the last 200 years. Focuses on cultural, economic, political and social continuity and changes. Topics include how federal policies impacted and were shaped by Indigenous peoples and how Indigenous individuals, communities, and nations have maintained cultural identity and sovereignty. Prerequisites: None. |
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General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
32679 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 7 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. |
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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Course Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. |
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General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26298 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Open 13 of 25 |
Spring Flex Start 2025
AIS141 | Sovereign Indian Nations | 3 Credits | ||||
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Explores the sovereign status of American Indians as it relates to social relationships, traditions, and culture of American Indians. Reviews historic relations with non-Indian societies, the development of federal Indian law, tribal governments and their functions. Examines treaty rights, environmental issues, public policy, economic development, other current issues, and contemporary social problems. Prerequisites: None. |
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General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26338 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/27/2025 – 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. |
SOC141 | Sovereign Indian Nations | 3 Credits | ||||
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Explores the sovereign status of American Indians as it relates to social relationships, traditions, and culture of American Indians. Reviews historic relations with non-Indian societies, the development of federal Indian law, tribal governments and their functions. Examines treaty rights, environmental issues, public policy, economic development, other current issues, and contemporary social problems. Prerequisites: None. |
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General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26337 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/27/2025 – 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. |
SOC241 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 Credits | ||||
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Examines how the social construction of race shapes social interaction and social institutions. Explores the consequences of power, privilege and oppression among major ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Prerequisites: None. |
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General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27093 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
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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27092 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
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. |
Degrees & Awards
Arizona State University, Educational Leadership and Innovation| EdD 2018
Arizona State University, Sociology| MA 1997
University of Southern California, Sociology| BA 1994
Inducted into Mesa Community College Hall of Fame, Excellence in Teaching, October 2020
Received Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Veora E Johnson, Spirit of Unity, Educator of the Year award 2015
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