SOC 201 - Contemporary Social Issues

3 Credit(s)

Study of major social problems facing human groups in modern society such as deviance, inequality, war, and overpopulation. Emphasis placed on the social problems that arise as result of institutional fluctuations in economy, family, government, religion, science and technology.

Prereqs: Placement into ENG 101 or a Passing grade in ENG 096.
Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Remote, Online
CORE42 MOTR Number - Name:
MOTR SOCI 201 Social Problems Core MOTR Image

Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will define social problems from a sociological perspective.
CLO 2) Students will apply the three main sociological paradigms to social problems.
CLO 3) Students will evaluate how social institutions shape social stability and instability.
CLO 4) Students will discuss how culture contributes to social problems.
CLO 5) Students will describe social conflict from a sociological perspective.
CLO 6) Students will discuss the factors that play a role in social change.