SOC_SCI 211-DL Human Cultures and the World (1 Unit)  

Cultural anthropology's key concepts and practices are explored globally, analyzing social constructs and applying multidisciplinary perspectives to understand and communicate cultural phenomena.

SOC_SCI 320-DL Social and Public Policy (1 Unit)  

Social and public policy formulation and implementation. Impact of policy on communities. Challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations of policymaking. Exploration of policy areas such as education, healthcare, housing, criminal justice, and social welfare, and the role of various stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and the private sector, in shaping social and public policies.

SOC_SCI 322-DL Identity and U.S. Policy (1 Unit)  

Interplay between identity categories and policymaking in United States history. Through a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating perspectives from history, sociology, and political science, examination of the influence of identity on and by policy decisions. Key policy developments that have impacted groups defined by identity categories like ethnicity, nationality, class, gender, disability, and sexual orientation.

SOC_SCI 330-DL Human Rights and Social Institutions: A Global Perspective (1 Unit)  

Exploration of human rights in social institutions from an international perspective. Topics include historical developments, theoretical frameworks, and global case studies. Examination of human rights issues in education, healthcare, government, and cultural contexts.

SOC_SCI 331-DL Social Justice Movements (1 Unit)  

Theory and practice of social justice movements. Topics include power, activism, differences, protest, and unity. Multidisciplinary approach to historical and contemporary movements, strategies, and societal impact.

SOC_SCI 334-DL Social Justice and the Commercial Sector (1 Unit)  

Human rights in U.S. commercial organizations, including challenges, implications, and responsibilities. Use of theory, law, case studies, and practical applications to develop comprehensive understanding, analyze issues, evaluate ethics, and develop strategies for social justice in the corporate sphere.

SOC_SCI 335-DL Social Entrepreneurship and the Non-profit Sector (1 Unit)  

Social change through social entrepreneurship. Diverse aspects of nonprofit work; case studies. Simulation of a social justice nonprofit design.

SOC_SCI 389-DL Qualitative Research in Social Sciences (1 Unit)  

Evaluation and design of research using qualitative methods. Introduction to four qualitative data collection strategies: field observation, semi-structured interviewing, focus groups, and content analysis.

SOC_SCI 398-DL Social Sciences Capstone (1 Unit)  

Culminating course integrating and synthesizing knowledge gained throughout the social sciences degree program.