SOC 102 - Social Problems

(3 credits)

45 lecture hours
Prerequisites: REN 092 orELI 082G and ELI 082W , or appropriate course waivers or ACCUPLACER or ACCUPLACER-ESL scores
The social causes, effects, and possible treatments of major social problems are analyzed. Students explore the definitions of social phenomena as problems and the value conflicts inherent in such definitions. Consideration is given to technological changes and cultural influences as they relate to recurrent and evolving social problems.