SOC& 201 - Social Problems

5 Credits

Analysis of the interpretation and reaction to social problems such as inequality, health care, crime and deviance, aging, family disorganization, etc. Presented through lectures, class discussions and small-group interaction.

Course Note Previously SOC 120.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Online
Fall Online
Winter Online

Designed to Serve Transfer students
Active Date 2014-05-20

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Social Science Area II

Course Outline
I. Theoretical Framework and methodology A. Macro Level 1. Functionalist theory 2. Conflict theories B. Micro Level 1. Biosocial 2. Personality 3. Behaviorist 4. Interactionist C. Research concepts and methods: qualitative and quantitative approaches II. Social Problems: concepts, description, analysis, possible solutions A. Deviant Behavior 1. Mental Illness 2. The Sick 3. Crime and Delinquency 4. Personal Violence 5. Drug Use 6. Sexual Behavior B. Social Disorganization 1. Poverty 2. The Elderly 3. Race and Ethnic Relations 4. Gender Inequality 5. Family Disorganization 6. Economy 7. Government 8. Education 9. Urbanization 10. Population 11. Environment 12. Warfare and International Conflict

Student Learning Outcomes
Understand and interpret sociological theories in relation to social problems.

Identify the social environment influences on social problems, and the causes of the problems

Evaluate the existing research data and analyze the data in connection to a social problem.

Explore possible solution to a social problem with the emphasis on policy and institutional reform and changes.

Understand the historical and cross-cultural variations of social problems.

Discuss personal and observational problems in relation to a particular social problem.