SOCI 2033 - Social Problems

Description
A systematic analysis of some of the major social problems in the U.S. and globally. Special emphasis placed on contemporary social problems and issues, including deviancy, crime and delinquency, substance abuse, violence, mass media, mental health and suicide, human trafficking, unemployment and poverty, and issues and problems related to the Information Revolution.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall

ACTS Equivalent
SOCI2013 (ACTS) - Social Problems

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Compare and contrast the three major sociological perspectives on social problems.
Understand the social issues and problems concerning health, education, economic, family, immigration, poverty, and terrorism.
Correlate types of crimes with social policy.
Respect and use critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to society and social processes.

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
Topics list

Health and Health Care
Mental Illness and Treatment
Education
Economy
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Crime and Violence
Poverty
Racism
Gender
Aging and Family
Population and Immigration
Technology and Environment
Terrorism

Learning activities
N/A

Assessments

Grading guidelines