2024-2025 College Catalog

SOC-290 Social Problems

This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of current social problems and develop the sociological perspective through analysis of these issues. More specifically, the course will focus on how sociologists define, study, and interpret social problems. Students will utilize theories, concepts, and current research to examine the causes, prevalence, and consequences of specific problems. In addition, this course will employ strategies to empower students to identify, understand, and act toward intervention and creative solutions to social problems.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Completion of SOC-190 with a passing grade, or instructor consent.

IAI Code:

S7 901

PCS Code:

1.1

Lecture:

3

Lab:

0