Course Description In this exploration of global heritage, students uncover rich mythologies and histories of diverse cultures, ranging from Native American and Mesoamerican traditions to Norse and Igbo narratives. The course investigates how these foundational stories continue to shape the modern world and highlights the vital importance of preserving cultural legacies in the digital age. Through archival research and digital storytelling tools, students act as cultural historians, … [Read more...] about HST1430 — World History I Mythology and Indigenous Cultures
History & Social Sciences
SOC1100 — Intro to Sociology: Becoming Restorative
Course Summary Drawing on conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and critical race theory, students explore how communities, criminal justice systems, and institutions respond to harm. The course moves dynamically from interpersonal scales of repair and reconciliation to structural scales of school discipline and systemic racism. It culminates with an examination of powerful resistance movements that have challenged harmful policies throughout United States history and into the present … [Read more...] about SOC1100 — Intro to Sociology: Becoming Restorative
POL2630 — Social Protest & Civil Liberties
Course Description This course explores the rise, progression, and efficacy of various social protest movements fighting for civil liberties and civil rights throughout the United States. Beginning with the core ideology and methodologies of protest, students examine the historical underpinnings of specific groups to analyze their triggering circumstances, key leaders and organizations, implemented measures, and overall effectiveness. By evaluating constitutional and legal decisions at … [Read more...] about POL2630 — Social Protest & Civil Liberties