SOCI 2210 Social Problems

Focus on problems of society and major causes of and solutions to such problems.

Registration Name

Social Problems

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Understand the nature of social problems in current American society in the context of
2. sociological perspectives, concepts, and theories.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the major sociological theoretical perspectives used to study social problems.
4. Identify and apply various research approaches to the study of social problems.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural context, cross-cultural differences, social structure and social inequality as relates to the study of social problems-engage in critical thinking, defined as the ability to analyze and evaluate information.