SOC 205 - Social Problems

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a survey of current social problems in America, stressing the importance of social change and conflicts as they influence perceptions, definitions, etiology, and possible solutions.

Prerequisite(s): Take SOC 101 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Studying Social Problems in the Twenty-First Century
Wealth and Poverty: U.S. and Global Economic Inequalities
Racial and Ethnic Inequality
Inequality based on Age
Alcohol and other Drugs
Crime and Criminal Justice
The Changing Family
Problems in Politics and the Global Economy
Global Social Problems: War and Terrorism
Can Social Problems Be Solved?

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Distinguish the difference between personal and social problems.
Recognize the problems of social inequality.
Identify global social problems.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021