Catalog Info
Effective Term
Fall 2014
WebAdvisor Title
Contemporary Social Problems
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Focuses on current social problems and issues facing American society. Students investigate a series of important problems, including poverty, urban decline, family instability, crime and discrimination, by using a sociological perspective. The primary goals of this course are increasing student awareness of the causes of social problems and investigating possible solutions.
Pre-requisites
SOC-131
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
Yes
MTA Categories
- Category 4: Social Sciences
General Education Categories
- Social Sciences