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Environmental Sociology

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ENVIRON XL M133

This course focuses on the relationship between society and the environment. Detailed analysis of interrelations between social factors and environmental factors.

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Typically Available
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $900.00

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What you can learn.

Analyze how political, cultural, technological, and economic factors have shaped our patterns of interaction with the natural environment
Gain a clear understanding of the nature, scope, and causes of the current climate crisis
Critically assess the possibilities for developing an ecologically sustainable society
Recognize and assess the complexity of the current environmental movement

About This Course

This course focuses on such issues as environment and health, disaster, the ecosystem, environmental policy, sustainability, environmental justice, environmental risk, globalization, ecofeminism, environmental attitudes and behaviors, the social construction of nature and several strands of the environmental movement.

Summer 2026 Schedule

Date
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Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Terri L. Anderson
REG#
408618
Fee:
$900.00
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Notes

Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2026. Internet access required.

 

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to sustainability@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: An Invitation to Environmental Sociology
ISBN 9781506366012
Book: CO2 Rising: The World's Greatest Environmental Challenge
ISBN 978-0262515214

This course applies toward the following programs

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Sustainability

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Sustainability

certificate Pursue a career with a greater purpose and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability movement. Meet the growing demand for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and the sustainable practices, a driving force in our economy. Formats: Online | In-Person

Pursue a career with a greater purpose and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability movement. Meet the growing demand for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and the sustainable practices, a driving force in our economy. Formats: Online | In-Person

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