Shakira L. Pipher

Residential Faculty - Social Work

Program Director :

Cultural Science, Philosophy & Religious Studies

Office: SC 14 - Room: 66

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM10:30 AM - 12:30 PM10:00 AM - 12:00 PM10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

Online

 

Online

  
By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy 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

Introductory exploration of ethics from a historical and multicultural perspective viewed through the lens of contemporary social issues. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14932

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 10/11/2024

Class Ended

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 14932 Students may contact instructor at: shakira.pipher@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2024

SWU171 Introduction to Social Work 3 Credits

Analysis of contemporary social welfare services and professional social work.

Prerequisites: None.

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.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13459

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024
Tu
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Class Started

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.

Class 13459 Students may contact instructor at: shakira.pipher@mesacc.edu

13460
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024
Tu
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Class Started

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.

This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information.

Class 13460 Flexible attendance options are available for this course, please contact the course instructor for more information at: shakira.pipher@mesacc.edu

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.

General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14933

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Students may contact instructor at: shakira.pipher@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

SWU171 Introduction to Social Work 3 Credits

Analysis of contemporary social welfare services and professional social work.

Prerequisites: None.

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
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

1 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Class 26332 Students may contact instructor at: shakira.pipher@mesacc.edu

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.

General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27548

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

Open

9 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Students may contact instructor at shakira.pipher@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2025

SWU171 Introduction to Social Work 3 Credits

Analysis of contemporary social welfare services and professional social work.

Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28052
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
01/28/2025 – 05/09/2025
Tu
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

9 of 25
Seats Available

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.

This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information.

Students may contact instructor at: shakira.pipher@mesacc.edu

27249

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

18 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Class 27249 Students may contact instructor at: shakira.pipher@mesacc.edu

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.

General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27747

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

19 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Class 27747 Students may contact instructor at: shakira.pipher@mesacc.edu

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

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