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Sociology of Race & Racism

Course #: SOCIOL 200

Description:
This course uses contemporary social problems to introduce students to sociological theories of race and racism and to examine the cause of systemic racial inequalities across many social institutions. Some of the issues the course may address include, mass incarceration, the racial wealth gap, racial disparities and discrimination in health care, education, housing and employment, as well as media discourses and stereotypes of racialized populations.

Notes:
Students cannot receive credit for both SOCIOL/CRMJUS 321L and SOCIOL 200.

Pre Requisites: Pre-req = SOCIOL 101

Offered in:

2026 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10246 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Montalva Barba,Miguel Wheatley-Peters W02-0124
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 24
Enrolled: 11
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: United States, Low cost course material (under $50)

2026 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 6898 TuTh
9:30 - 10:45 am
Okigbo,Karen Wheatley-Peters W01-0005
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 37
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about no-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: United States, Library and other resources, no cost materials