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Paul Harasha
Faculty Chair
Cultural Science, Philosophy & Religious Studies
Office: SC 14 - Room: SCO 53
480-461-7155
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | ||
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| By appointment |
To make an appointment during sheduled office hours or at other times please email Professor Harasha at: [email protected]
Classes Taught
Spring 2025
| 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 |
26323 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
| 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 |
27091 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Closed |
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Notes: This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook. |
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Spring Flex Start 2025
| 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 |
26301 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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03/18/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
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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Summer 2025
| 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 |
16489 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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05/27/2025 – 06/26/2025 |
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 2025
| 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 |
22179 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Open 9 of 25 |
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Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. |
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22196 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Open 21 of 25 |
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Notes: Class 22196 This section is for Athletics Only |
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Fall Flex Start 2025
| 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 |
22194 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 15 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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