Advisory: GS 010, ENG 001A, & PS 001 . 22. Sign Up | Log In. Advisory: ENG 061 1998 California State University - San Bernardino M.A. 2003 California State University - San Francisco, ALEXA SAWA (2012) Associate Professor, BiologyB.S. 2019 Western Governors University, ANDREW C. ALEMAN (2021) Instructor, Social Sciences & ArtB.A. However, transfer requirements at four-year colleges and universities tend to vary from institution to institution; students should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding the transfer requirements of their preferred college or university. Lecture Hours: 54Lab Hours: NoneRepeatable: No 1995 California State University - San Bernardino, ALEJANDRO JAZN (2008) Associate Professor, Communication StudiesA.A. COD GE: C2, C3 CSU GE: C2, D6 IGETC: 3B, 4F, HIST 005History of Western Civilization IUnits: 3, This course surveys the emergence of Western Civilization from its roots in the valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates and Nile Rivers to 16th century Europe. 2004 California State University - Northridge, ANTHONY M. TESCH (2004) Professor, Biology, Human Anatomy, PhysiologyB.S. Advisory: None The courses offered in these disciplines generally serve as surveys of each field and/or as general education and transfer requirements. 2013 Argosy University - Inland Empire, YOLANDA BENDER (2020) Instructor, Hospitality ManagementB.S. 2018 California Lutheran University, ELIU BENAVIDES (2015) Assistant Professor, HistoryB.A. 2010 California Baptist University Ed.D. Transfer Status:CSU/UC Degree Applicable:AA/AS 2007 Shippensburg University Ph.D. 2012 Miami University, MICHAEL P. McJILTON (2003) Professor, MathematicsA.S. 2016 College of the Desert B.S. Grading: Letter Prerequisite: None Sociology 1990 Cypress College B.A. Topics include the nature and extent of crime, victims and victimization, macro and micro theories of crime causation, crime typologies such as interpersonal violence, political crime and terrorism, property crime, enterprise crime, public order crimes, crimes of the new millennium, and inequalities such as race, class, and gender as related to crime. COD GE: C2 CSU GE: D1 IGETC: 4A, ANTH 007Anthropology of Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and HealingUnits: 3, This course is an introduction to the anthropological study of religion and examines the way religion is lived and practiced in diverse cultures and the role of religious beliefs in human experiences of health and healing. Can I earn college credit without taking classes at COD? Cultural anthropologists seek to understand the broad arc of human experience focusing on a set of central issues: how people around the world make their living (subsistence patterns); how they organize themselves socially, politically and economically; how they communicate; how they relate to each other through family and kinship ties; what they believe about the world (belief systems); how they express themselves creatively (expressive culture); how they make distinctions among themselves such as through applying gender, racial and ethnic identity labels; how they have shaped and been shaped by social inequalities such as colonialism; and how they navigate culture change and processes of globalization that affect us all. Prerequisite: None Limitation on enrollment: None Grading: Letter 2010 University of California - Los Angeles Ph.D. 2015 University of California - Los Angeles, ADELL BYNUM (2000) Coordinator/Counselor, TRiO ACESB.A. 1994 University of California - Riverside, LISA SOCCIO (2006) Associate Professor, Art HistoryB.A. Prerequisite: None 2016 College of the Desert B.A. Lecture Hours: 54Lab Hours: NoneRepeatable: No 1999 San Diego State University M.A. COLLEGE OF THE DESERT MISSION: College of the Desert is an inclusive, student-centered community college providing high-quality degree, certificate, and transfer programs that are accessible, affordable, and Prerequisite: None The college was founded in 1958 and opened its doors for the first time in September 1962. 2008 California State University Chico M.A. Transfer Status:CSU/UC Degree Applicable:AA/AS This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Some relevant developments in medieval and modern philosophy are highlighted. 1982 California State University - East Bay, KRISTIE CAMACHO (2017) Assistant Professor, EnglishB.A. Facebook. College Services. 1998 California State University - Fullerton M.S. 1994 University of California - Irvine M.A. 2001 California Polytechnic State University-SLO, ALISON AIRHART-BOLZE (2017) Professor, English as a Second Language NoncreditB.A. Limitation on enrollment: None The course includes a discussion of the nature of scientific inquiry; the history and interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research; dating techniques; methods of survey, excavation, analysis, and interpretation; cultural resource management; professional ethics; and selected cultural sequences. 16. 1996 University of California - Riverside, OSCAR ESPINOZA-PARRA (2018) Dean, Enrollment ServicesB.A. Transfer Status:CSU/UC Degree Applicable:AA/AS Advisory: ENG 001A Grading: Letter 39. Prerequisite: PS 001 2001 National University-San Diego Ed.D 2013 San Diego State University, MICHAEL GARIETY (2020) Instructor, PhysicsB.S. Lecture Hours: 54Lab Hours: NoneRepeatable: No COD GE: C4b CSU GE: A3 IGETC: 1B, SOC 005Sociology of Gender and SexualityUnits: 3, This course is an examination of the social construction of gender, femininity, and masculinity in the United States. Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B1 IGETC: 5A, GEOG 001LPhysical Geography LabUnits: 1, Laboratory exercises and experiments designed to explore and understand the primary areas of physical geography. Grading: Letter Lecture Hours: 54Lab Hours: NoneRepeatable: No This map shows the locations of the Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies Conferences until present. 1998 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo M.A. Grading: Letter This survey of contemporary approaches for study designs and research techniques will include theory development, application of methods, and the systematic nature of data collection. SANDERS (2005) Professor, Early Childhood EducationB.S. The faculty prioritize teaching while also engaging in scholarship and service. Advisory: ENG 001A 1994 University of California - Riverside M.A. Retired Faculty Hank Allen Professor of Sociology. 2001 California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, LAKESHIA McKENZIE (2021) Instructor, Social Sciences and ArtsM.A. College of the Desert is a district that consists of leadership, staff, and faculty who are committed to enhancing our community through supporting the academic success of all of our students including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students of all ages, students with diverse Opens in a new window. Advisory: ENG 061 2005 College of the Desert, FREDERICK VESCIAL, JR. (1995) Professor, English as a Second Language and Adult Basic EducationB.A. Limitation on enrollment: None COD GE: C2 CSU GE: D IGETC: 4, SOC 006Introduction to CriminologyUnits: 3, This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Criminology. What programs and services are available for students? 2007 College of the Desert B.S. Sociology For more information please call 760.773.2574 or contact the program facultyadvisor(s). What other college policies should I know? 2. College of the Desert Foundation has gifted over $100 million to COD over the past 40 years to support Funds for Student Success classroom and faculty upgrades, and as of 2012, supported the EDGE program which helped institutionalize a free tuition component in 2017, plEDGE. The development of map-reading skills is an essential aspect of this investigation. 1972 Pepperdine University M.P.A. Twitter. Throughout the course, the application of theoretical debates to the contemporary world is stressed. 2014 California State University Northridge M.S. Grading: Letter (C-ID GEOG 110) Transfer Status:CSU/UC Degree Applicable:AA/AS 1990 San Diego State University M.A. Prerequisite: GEOG 001 or concurrent enrollment Lecture Hours: 54Lab Hours: NoneRepeatable: No Limitation on enrollment: None ehardy@collegeofthedesert.edu 2010 California State University - San Bernardino, SCOTT M. COOPER (2011) CounselorB.A. 19. Historical Sociology. 2006 San Diego State University M.S. (C-ID PSY 110) The role of social judgment, prejudice, pro-social behavior, attraction, cultural norms and interpersonal relationships are also examined. 32. 1992 Saint Mary's College M.A. Advisory: None Senior Sociology Faculty, taught courses including introduction to sociology, social problems, African studies, race and ethnicity, urban studies, sociology through film, social. 2008 California State University - Long Beach, DUSTIN S. CULHAN (2005) Professor, MathematicsB.S. Within the Social Sciences program, students can earn an Associate of Arts degree in any of the eight disciplines and/or a Certificate of Achievement in Alcohol & Drug Studies. (C-ID GEOG 125) Advisory: ENG 001A Advisory: ENG 061, and at least one previous college-level course in philosophy or the natural sciences. COD GE: C2 CSU GE: D8 IGETC: 4H, PS 004Introduction to International RelationsUnits: 3, This course is an introduction to the nature of political relations among nations, including the basic factors which influence international relations. 17. 18. 4. Limitation on enrollment: None Our campus is located at 1450 Boughton Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93308 SUMMARY: The faculty member is responsible to provide instruction to groups of students using available learning resources. Advisory: ENG 001A COD GE: C2 CSU GE: D8 IGETC: 4H, PS 002Introduction to Comparative GovernmentsUnits: 3, This course involves the comparative analysis of different kinds of political systems, including their history, political institutions, processes and policies, the environments in which they occur, and their consequences. 10. 1996 University of California - Riverside M.A. Transfer Status:CSU/UC Degree Applicable:AA/AS 2006 University of California - Los Angeles M.P.H. Canvas. Grading: Letter 2010 California State University Chico, MICHAEL SILVEIRA (2016) Assistant Professor, BiologyB.S. lgraff@collegeofthedesert.edu Lecture Hours: 54Lab Hours: NoneRepeatable: No 1994 Oregon State University, EDITH ROJAS SALAZAR (2018) Instructor, GeologyB.A. Topics include: data collection; descriptive and inferential statistics; sampling distribution; measures of central tendency; dispersion; relative standing, and relationship; probability; prediction; hypothesis evaluation; and test for treatment effects. What are the rights and responsibilities of students? (C-ID SOCI 150) Prerequisite: None 2007 University of California Riverside DPM 2013 Touro University California, STANLEY HENRY (2018) Professor, Administration of Justice A.A. 1989 Fullerton Community College B.S. Advisory: ENG 061 2008 University of Nevada - Las Vegas Ph.D. 2017 Azusa Pacific University, JOSEPH C. FARMER (2000) MESA Program DirectorB.S. 2005 Cairo University M.S. 2010 California State University-San Bernardino M.P.A. The course will primarily concentrate on group differences or identity such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and religion. Prerequisite: None Ethnographic case studies highlight these similarities and differences, and introduce students to how anthropologists do their work, employ professional anthropological research ethics and apply their perspectives and skills to understand humans around the globe. Advisory: ENG 001A (C-ID PSY 200) Prerequisite: ENG 001A MATH 054 COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B3 IGETC: 5C, This course focuses on the distribution of and interrelationships between features of humankind's modern cultural environment. COD GE: C2, C3 CSU GE: C2, D6 IGETC: 3B, 4F, California history covers the political, social, and economic development of California from late Pre-Columbian American Indian communities and Spanish settlements to the present, against the background of Latin America, the United States and the Pacific. 1993 California State University - San Marcos M.S. 28. 2012 University of Arkansas Ph.D. 2012 University of Arkansas, LINDA EMERSON (2004) Professor, PsychologyB.A. 1989 Michigan State University 2019 Western Governors University ANDREW C. ALEMAN (2021) Instructor, Social Sciences & Art B.A. COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B3 IGETC: 5C, ANTH 002Cultural AnthropologyUnits: 3, This course explores how anthropologists study and compare human culture. 2003 Copper Mountain College B.A. College of the Desert to implement and improve the delivery of Basic Peach Officer Training. 1997 California State University - Fullerton Ph.D. 2007 University of California - Riverside, KURT SPURGIN (2018) Assistant Professor, Health ScienceB.A. Grading: Letter Particular attention will be paid to the logical analyses of some of the distinctive doctrines endorsed by each faith, and how these doctrines may have reinforced and exacerbated the historic and contemporary conflicts between civilizations. 2003 University of Redlands MLIS 2012 Dominican University, FLIX J. MARHUENDA-DONATE (2006) Associate Professor, Computer InformationB.S. College of the Desert 43-500 Monterey Ave Palm Desert, CA 92260 760.346.8041 Employment - Support COD . The US News and World Report Guide to Graduate Departments ranks UT Austin Sociology 6th among public universities, and tied for 11th among all universities. Palm Desert, CA 92260 1997 Stanford University Ph.D. 2004 University of California - Berkeley, CHRISTINE SCHAEFER (2016) CounselorB.S. 1985 Hamilton College M.B.A. 1990 Cornell University Ed.D. Lecture Hours: 54Lab Hours: NoneRepeatable: No 2015 California State University- Long Beach, MARTHA GARCIA (2021) Superintendent/PresidentB.S. Advisory: ENG 061 2011 California State University - Fresno, REBECCA GAYDOS (2019) Instructor, EnglishB.A. Advisory: ENG 001A The travel study research will include visits to at least 9 different Public Safety/Police Academies, 6 inside California and 3 outside of California. Grading: Letter Grading: Letter Lecture Hours: NoneLab Hours: 54Repeatable: No 2004 California State University - Fullerton Ed.D. 2007 California State University - Los Angeles M.F.A. The course is concerned with the origins, implications, and consequences of race, ethnicity, prejudice, and discrimination. Transfer Status:CSU/UC Degree Applicable:AA/AS Opens in a new window. Transfer Status:CSU/UC Degree Applicable:AA/AS COD GE: C2 CSU GE: D7 IGETC: 4G, HIST 003History of World Civilization IUnits: 3, This course is a broad study of the major elements of history from ancient times to the Renaissance. 31. Limitation on enrollment: None Vince Cronin from Baylor University replaces Rich Busch as author and editor of the 11th edition, along with the National Association of Geoscience Teachers, to bring a modern pedagogical, digital approach to the labs and a new narrative that supports the need of students to get . College of the Desert's English program offers a wide range of courses meant to help students develop writing, research, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills that are applicable across disciplines and the varied career paths that our diverse student body pursues. 2011 National University Ed.D. Facebook. Advisory: ENG 061 adblack@collegeofthedesert.edu Special attention is given to the interpretation of relevant quantitative data. 1991 Arizona State University Ed.D. The historical and conceptual links between ancient Greece and ancient India are discussed. It examines the origins of humans and their place in nature. Limitation on enrollment: None Advisory: None 2010 California State University - Long Beach, KIMBERLY BROOKS (2018) Counselor, Disabled Students Programs and ServicesB.A. 2012 Westminster College of the Arts Rider University M.S. Grading: Letter Dr. S.E.I. Eliu Benavides 2007 California State University - Fullerton Ed.D. 2021 Purdue University, ADRIAN CASAS (2021) Assistant Professor, Health ScienceB.S. The Social Sciences program at College of the Desert consists of eight disciplines: anthropology, geography, global studies, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology. Topics will include assessments, diagnostic practices, interventions and therapies. College Service: ACBSP Virtual Conference 2020; 2021 ACBSP Credentialing Team, 2018-2019 SGPS Faculty Group & Community Forum, 2018-2019 CIS Task Force Group, 2018-2019 Business Advisory Group . 2012 El Camino College, RICHARD BURNS (2017) Assistant Professor, GeologyB.S. Limitation on enrollment: None An examination of phenomena and processes associated with one's beliefs, attitudes and evaluative responses and behaviors toward members of a social group will be included. Lecture Hours: 54Lab Hours: NoneRepeatable: No 2016 Brandman University, KHANH Q. HOANG (1998) CounselorA.A. Limitation on enrollment: None 1999 Mount Saint Mary's University D.D.S. Experienced Lecturer with a demonstrated history of working in higher education. Limitation on enrollment: None Desert Community College District Board of Trustees. Traditional and contemporary theories are covered and applied to current events and issues. 1986 University of Southern California M.S. Transfer Status:CSU/UC Degree Applicable:AA/AS Lecture Hours: 54Lab Hours: NoneRepeatable: No Job Search . COD GE: C2, C5 CSU GE: D9, E IGETC: 4I, PSY 023Psychology of Women and GenderUnits: 3, This course presents an overview of the psychological and physiological development and perspectives of gender. Transfer Status:CSU/UC Degree Applicable:AA/AS Prerequisite: SOC 001 Lecture Hours: 54Lab Hours: NoneRepeatable: No 1995 University of California - Riverside, DONNA GREENE (2008) Professor, Early Childhood EducationA.S. 2005 California State University - Long Beach M.S. Advisory: None 1983 University of California - Los Angeles Ph.D. 1992 University of California - Los Angeles, MEHGAN HASSANZADAH (2021) Associate Professor, Math and ScienceM.S. 1996 California State University - Northridge M.S. 2002 University of Nevada - Reno B.S. Transfer Status:CSU/UC Degree Applicable:AA/AS 2012 University of Southern Mississippi, LAURA D. GRAFF (1996) Professor, MathematicsB.S. Prerequisite: None Lecture Hours: 54Lab Hours: NoneRepeatable: No Transfer Status:CSU/UC Degree Applicable:AA/AS How do I earn a certificate, complete a program, graduate, and/or transfer from COD? (C-ID HIST 130) 1997 Lake Tahoe Community College B.A. (C-ID SOCI 115) Twitter. 2003 University of California - Santa Barbara M.A. African Studies, IRES, Sociology, Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies Email: kbalogun@uoregon.edu Office Hours: Winter 23, Monday noon-1:00 p.m., Wednesday 12:30-1:30 p.m. and by appointment on zoom 501 College Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187-5501 (630) 752-5000 Contact Us. Advisory: None 1998 University of Hawaii M.A. (C-ID GEOG 140) 1997 Illinois State University, MICHELLE A. RICHARDS (2000) Professor, Application and Information SystemsB.S. 2011 California State University - San Marcos, DONNA BLANTON (2017) Assistant Professor, MathematicsB.A. Cranium Cafe. 24. 1994 California State University - San Bernardino M.A. Transfer Status:CSU/UC Degree Applicable:AA/AS Lecture Hours: 54Lab Hours: NoneRepeatable: No COD GE: C2 CSU GE: None IGETC: None, This course provides an examination of United States structures of political, social, and economic power from the history and experiences of the Latinx population. Grading: Letter Can I earn college credit without taking classes at COD? 1973 Pepperdine University, DANIEL J. MAYO (2019) Instructor, ChemistryB.S. 2004 Bethel Seminary Ph.D. 2011 Fuller Theological Seminary, FREDERICK SANGIORGIO (2006) CounselorA.A. 1992 California State University - Fullerton M.A. The goal of this course is to critically examine the social, cultural, political, and economic significance of crime and the criminal justice system in our society. This course focuses on basic theoretical debates such as, but not limited to, justice, equality, and the best form of government.