SPECIAL TOPICS

C&ESOC 375

Course Description

Specialized topics in community and environmental sociology. In-depth investigation into the sociological aspects of a variety of community and environmental issues, such as globalization, climate change, social and environmental sustainability, technology.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1 to 4

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average

3.35

-9.2% from Historical

Completion Rate

88.89%

-9.6% from Historical

A Rate

77.78%

11.11% from Historical

Class Size

28.57% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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