Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Credits from this course of study do not qualify for general education
purposes at Portland Community College, but may be applied as
electives towards satisfying Associate Degrees at Portland Community
College.
Courses with three digit numbers may be transferable to four-year
colleges and universities.  Students should consult with other
institutions regarding transferability of cooperative education or
internship credit  and the application of credit to other institutions.
Choice of texts is at the discretion of each course instructor.
 

Upon completing this course, students should have a basic understanding of the subject matter which was the focus of the study, as agreed upon by both the individual student and the instructor supervising the course
of study. Students should be familiar with relevant sociological perspectives and theories on the subject matter, be able to develop a
thesis or to carry out research related to the subject matter, and demonstrate the skill to undertake appropriate analysis.
 

This course may include lecture and discussion formats utilizing faculty expertise, texts, supplementary reading materials, films, speakers,
consultants, and other learning aids at the discretion of the instructor. Regular attendance at agreed meetings with the instructor and completion of assignments are essential to the successful completion of this course.
 

At the beginning of the course, the instructor will agree to a course outline, including the criteria for assigning a course grade. Methods
usually will include a written report or other product on the project completed. This course may be letter-graded or taken Pass-No Pass
(at the student's discretion, decided within a timeframe set by the instructor).