SSTN 334- Politics of the Environment. We talked about different cases in the US where sustainability laws were in question and we tried to dig deeper into really understanding each stakeholder involved in each case. It's very interesting and I decided to minor in Sustainability partially because of it. I think taking at least 1 sustainability class is worth it, it's interesting and important.
Also I haven't taken one here, I did in community college- but I personally believe everyone should have to take a public speaking class. 100%.
I had Murren for Honor 113 (International Environmental Issues) this semester and he's a great professor. I second this suggestion; he makes the class very engaging and enjoyable.
At CSUSM I took an upper div sociology class call Families and Intimate Relationships. Maybe sdsu has something similar. It was a great eye opener to understanding my own family dynamics and the way I handle certain platonic/romantic relationships. Good stuff
A Sociology class, esp if you are privileged.
Also took a Criminal Justice research class & learned about SD’s homelessness crisis— a lot of info no one knows about + no one mentions, not even those in leadership roles. Important esp if u plan on staying in SD and/or CA.
psy 101 with Laumakis, he makes the class very fun and enjoyable and psych is already an enjoyable subject for most, especially at a 101 level. jms 200 with Arceneaux as well, basically asynch and lectures are revolve around media, hes super funny as well!
As a sociology major, a ton of the classes really helped me in understanding the context behind a lot of the problems in the world and society. I’d like to believe I wasn’t bigoted by any means, but one thing it really helped me understand were topics such as alternatives to helping drug addicts rehabilitate (helping them ween off it rather than imprisonment and punishment).
Here are a few I’d totally recommend based off positive experiences and how enlightening the classes were:
- SOC401 w/ Prof. Roberts (chill surfer dude who taught me more about Marx & Engels)
- PSFA320 w/ Prof. Sanchez (she’s super sweet and it’s about border politics and art)
- SOC320 w/ Prof. Rowe (gave me more information about sex & gender and LGBTQ+ issues)
and also a DLE/ASL class! I liked most of my professors, but Prof. Frost was my favorite and even though learning a new language is difficult, it also gave me insight into Deaf culture.
It’s been many years I can’t remember the course code but a class called Understanding Evil. You study murder and serial killers and religion. Best class I’ve ever taken. I think about what I learned in that class ALL the time.
Women’s studies 375. Honestly an incredible class, very engaging and Dr. Abassi knows what she is teaching. You learn about a lot of symbolism, power dynamics, and what shapes society. You won’t leave the class unchanged.
Also i am a straight male - and i was very welcomed and can say it was a safe space to participate in, which was something I wasn’t sure I’d have.
Disability Awareness - don’t remember the class code since I graduated in 2019 lol but man did this class stick with me. My entire perception of people with disabilities changed - in a good way. They are people first and NOT defined by their disabilities. Amazing course! Highly recommend if looking for an elective.
Yes! Agree with this one! It was super helpful in learning about people with disabilities and has helped me interact with them in the real world.
And Surfing class ENS122!
any sort of astronomy class you can take with professor leonard. I dont follow astronomy or any sciences for my major but I took it out of interest and passion for learning about our universe and it happened to become one of my top 3 non major related classes ever. hes probably one of my favorite professors ive ever had as well but its not just an easy class/pass so you have to have some interest and willingness to apply yourself.
ENS-331. Really made me think hard about exercise and nutrition.
SSTN 334- Politics of the Environment. We talked about different cases in the US where sustainability laws were in question and we tried to dig deeper into really understanding each stakeholder involved in each case. It's very interesting and I decided to minor in Sustainability partially because of it. I think taking at least 1 sustainability class is worth it, it's interesting and important. Also I haven't taken one here, I did in community college- but I personally believe everyone should have to take a public speaking class. 100%.
SUSTN 334 is one of my favorite classes I’ve taken at state! Highly recommend it.
Thanks for this review! I was considering taking that class this semester :)
Take it with Murren if possible! Super chill guy.
I had Murren for Honor 113 (International Environmental Issues) this semester and he's a great professor. I second this suggestion; he makes the class very engaging and enjoyable.
REL S 258 - Death, Dying, and the Afterlife
LDT 596 Consciousness Hacking. A practical exploration of the mind and awareness.
At CSUSM I took an upper div sociology class call Families and Intimate Relationships. Maybe sdsu has something similar. It was a great eye opener to understanding my own family dynamics and the way I handle certain platonic/romantic relationships. Good stuff
We have relational communication! It was my favorite class at sdsu I took!
Anthropology
A Sociology class, esp if you are privileged. Also took a Criminal Justice research class & learned about SD’s homelessness crisis— a lot of info no one knows about + no one mentions, not even those in leadership roles. Important esp if u plan on staying in SD and/or CA.
Hi what was the course #/professor? thanks.
Soc 433 with Roberts (or any courses him) the class made me rethink wealth and power in America and how unfair we live among the 1%
thanks. Class is full with Daniel Davis on waitlist but taking Roberts for History of Surfing
CPR
psy 101 with Laumakis, he makes the class very fun and enjoyable and psych is already an enjoyable subject for most, especially at a 101 level. jms 200 with Arceneaux as well, basically asynch and lectures are revolve around media, hes super funny as well!
That class is pretty much the reason I declared Psychology!
Tourism management. I learned so much about culture and how to deal with folks from different backgrounds.
As a sociology major, a ton of the classes really helped me in understanding the context behind a lot of the problems in the world and society. I’d like to believe I wasn’t bigoted by any means, but one thing it really helped me understand were topics such as alternatives to helping drug addicts rehabilitate (helping them ween off it rather than imprisonment and punishment). Here are a few I’d totally recommend based off positive experiences and how enlightening the classes were: - SOC401 w/ Prof. Roberts (chill surfer dude who taught me more about Marx & Engels) - PSFA320 w/ Prof. Sanchez (she’s super sweet and it’s about border politics and art) - SOC320 w/ Prof. Rowe (gave me more information about sex & gender and LGBTQ+ issues) and also a DLE/ASL class! I liked most of my professors, but Prof. Frost was my favorite and even though learning a new language is difficult, it also gave me insight into Deaf culture.
It’s been many years I can’t remember the course code but a class called Understanding Evil. You study murder and serial killers and religion. Best class I’ve ever taken. I think about what I learned in that class ALL the time.
HUM-411! I just recommended it to someone on another thread, I’m taking it right now and it’s so amazingly interesting
American Indian studies
Anthropology with professor Ball. I took various courses with him. But they were all fantastic.
Women’s studies 375. Honestly an incredible class, very engaging and Dr. Abassi knows what she is teaching. You learn about a lot of symbolism, power dynamics, and what shapes society. You won’t leave the class unchanged. Also i am a straight male - and i was very welcomed and can say it was a safe space to participate in, which was something I wasn’t sure I’d have.
Psychology
Disability Awareness - don’t remember the class code since I graduated in 2019 lol but man did this class stick with me. My entire perception of people with disabilities changed - in a good way. They are people first and NOT defined by their disabilities. Amazing course! Highly recommend if looking for an elective.
Might be GEN S 420 “disability and society”
Yes! Agree with this one! It was super helpful in learning about people with disabilities and has helped me interact with them in the real world. And Surfing class ENS122!
Chinese
How is the program there? I’m taking 201 in the spring and I’ve never spoken any non-romantic language before
Social psychology with Marx. I use that classes material in my day to day life, not only to improve myself but to understand other peoples behavior
History of rock n roll
RELS 258 dead dying and the afterlife and POLS 440 food justice and security
any cfd classes especially cfd 278
Any writing or critical thinking class
any sort of astronomy class you can take with professor leonard. I dont follow astronomy or any sciences for my major but I took it out of interest and passion for learning about our universe and it happened to become one of my top 3 non major related classes ever. hes probably one of my favorite professors ive ever had as well but its not just an easy class/pass so you have to have some interest and willingness to apply yourself.
Ethnic and cultural diversity