Curious about how society shapes the way we think, act, and relate to one another? SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology is a 5-week online summer course (June 9th - July 10th) that explores the foundations of human behavior and social interaction from a sociological perspective. Learn how institutions, culture, and power shape our everyday lives—and how social change happens.
Everyone grows older—but not in the same way. SOC/CHS 215: Sociology of Aging and Health takes a fresh look at how our health, families, and social systems shape the way we age. From ageism in pop culture to questions about caregiving and dying well, this fully online summer course (May 19–July 10) digs into the big questions we don’t always stop to ask.
What shapes how we experience and express gender? SOC 222: Gender Identities, Interactions, & Relationships is a fully online, 5-week course offered in Summer Session I. Explore how gender is constructed, performed, and challenged in everyday life—and how it connects to power, culture, and institutions.
Pop culture is more than entertainment—it reflects and shapes the world we live in. SOC 317: Sociology of Popular Culture explores how film, music, media, and literature influence society and our everyday lives. This fully online, 5-week course runs during Summer Session I and is a great option for students interested in culture, identity, and social meaning.
Looking for a summer course that challenges how we think about gender and identity? SOC 325: Men and Masculinities takes a sociological look at what it means to "be a man"—and how those meanings are shaped by history, culture, and systems of power. Explore how masculinity intersects with race, class, and sexuality in this engaging 5-week online course.
Looking for a summer course that dives into big questions about law, rights, and justice? SOC 345 explores how legal systems impact our lives, from inequality to social change. It’s fully online, just five weeks, and there are no peer responses. Perfect for students curious about law, policy, advocacy, or public affairs.
