SOC 251 - Social Problems

3 Credits
Lecture: 3

Social Problems explores what makes certain social issues significant, emphasizing the role and importance of individuals, institutions, and groups that define and legitimize social problems. This course makes students cognizant of contemporary social problems in the U.S. and world through representation of empirical evidence and sociological theories. Additionally, students evaluate existing solutions and learn to propose meaningful solutions to major social problems. Upon completion of this course, students will gain a sociological perspective on social problems.

Note: SOC 151 is recommended.

Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): S7 901

Prerequisite: None
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