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SOC 115 - Social Problems

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Core
An analysis of the nature, dimensions, causes and characteristics of selected social problems of major interest. Consideration is given to theories, research and programs for prevention and treatment.
Competencies
  1. Describe social problems from a sociological perspective.
    1. Explain the major sociological and theoretical perspectives associated with current social problems.
    2. Compare the objective and subjective elements of diverse current social problems.
    3. Analyze sociological concepts, the sociological perspective, and the sociological imagination as they relate to current social problems, including those illustrated in everyday life.
  2. Describe various research methods used in studying social problems.
    1. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative methodology.
    2. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses associated with researching social problems.
  3. Investigate existing social problems
    1. Analyze current social problems, including (but not limited to) health, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, addiction, crime and deviance, inequality, environment and population, politics, education, family, war and terrorism, science and technology, media, and economy.
    2. Discuss the myths associated with various current social problems.
    3. Identify the factors that can complicate problem identification, definition, consequences and possible solutions associated with social problems.
    4. Examine the interplay between social, economic, political, and cultural factors in contemporary society relating to each of the social problem listed above.
  4. Evaluate resolutions to social problems.
    1. Appraise proposed micro, meso, and macro solutions to social problems.
    2. Describe the factors that can complicate problem resolution.
  5. Demonstrate mastery and effective communication skills through writing or other qualitative means about a selection of the above concepts.



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