Geoff Palmer

Dept:
Arts, Humanities & Social Sci
Title:
FTF - Sociology
Email:
Geoff.Palmer@seattlecolleges.edu
Campus:
North Seattle College
Office:
IB2310A
Mailstop:
3NC2312
Phone:
206/934-7021

Courses

Criminology (LEC) — Class#31543
  • Course Title: Criminology
  • Subject: SOC
  • Catalog #: 215
  • Credits: 5
  • Class Day: TTH
  • Start Time: 11:00 AM
  • End Time: 12:50 PM
  • Building: Library Building (NS0LB)
  • Room: 1106
  • Section: H2
  • Class#: 31543
Introduction to Sociology (LEC) — Class#31539
  • Course Title: Introduction To Sociology
  • Subject: SOC&
  • Catalog #: 101
  • Credits: 5
  • Class Day: ARR
  • Start Time: ARR
  • End Time: ARR
  • Building: Online (NSONL)
  • Room:
  • Section: D1
  • Class#: 31539
Introduction to Sociology (LEC) — Class#31540
  • Course Title: Introduction To Sociology
  • Subject: SOC&
  • Catalog #: 101
  • Credits: 5
  • Class Day: MW
  • Start Time: 01:00 PM
  • End Time: 02:50 PM
  • Building: Library Building (NS0LB)
  • Room: 1106
  • Section: H2
  • Class#: 31540
No classes were found this quarter.

Personal Statement

I have been having fun learning Sociology since I took my first Sociology course at NSC from Dr. Bob Atkins.  That course was the beginning of a completely different chapter in my life, and I've been thinking like a sociologist ever since. The fullness and clarity that the Sociological Perspective brings to the understanding and interpretation of our human experiences fascinates me, and I know that it will enrich your world view too! 

I began teaching Sociology at the University of Washington -- Seattle campus. There, I taught Introduction to Sociology, Deviance and Social Control, and Criminology. I learned a lot about teaching in the university setting, but I felt my heart jump when I learned about an opportunity to teach at NSC. To be able to work at the College that changed my life is a privilege and an honor, and it brings me great joy! Northies are the best! The only thing that could have made life better at that point happened when I married my best friend and partner in October of that same year. After a few years of fun at North, I took a year off to teach at Green River College in Auburn, but I am ecstatic to have made the return trip to NSC. I have been having a blast teaching and learning from North's awesome students ever since!  

Other things I like to share with folks are that I'm a Seattle native (born on Capitol Hill), I've worked at a bunch of Seattle institutions like Dick's Drive-In, Ken's Market and Tully's Coffee, and am owned by the world's best dog (I'm biased).  I love music in most forms, kayaking at Greenlake in the summer, and food -- my current fave to cook at home is grilled salmon with cilantro lime butter.  Jerk chicken with red beans and coconut rice is a close second.

Please do feel free to contact me with any questions that you have about me, the courses I teach, or anything else you are curious about!