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May 02, 2024
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2021-2022 Catalog Archived
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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
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 2021-2022
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