Course Description
This course has students identify and sociologically analyze contemporary social problems, with emphases on global dynamics, cross-cultural comparisons, and the U.S. context. Foci include the role of power and ideology in the definition of social problems, specific problem causes and consequences, evaluations of proposed solutions and methods of intervention. Students are provided with a comprehensive overview with topical emphases of specific current events, policy debates, and emerging social trends through the lens of sociology and other related disciplines.
Units: 3
Credit - Degree Applicable Transferable to both UC and CSU
Course Details
- Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
- In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 鈥� 54
- In-Class Lab Hours: 0
Requisites and Advisories
- Prerequisites: None
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: None
Transfer Details
- CSU/UC:
Transferable to both UC and CSU - WVC GE: Area A-4: Social & Behavioral Sciences
- C-ID: SOCI 115 - Social Problems
- Cal-GETC GE: Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences