SOC 251
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
McHenry County College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Social Problems explores what makes certain social issues significant, emphasizing the role and importance of individuals, institutions, and groups that define and legitimize social problems. This course makes students cognizant of contemporary social problems in the U.S. and world through representation of empirical evidence and sociological theories. Additionally, students evaluate existing solutions and learn to propose meaningful solutions to major social problems. Upon completion of this course, students will gain a sociological perspective on social problems. (1.1-Articulated) [IAI Core Course Equivalent: S7 901 ] NOTE: SOC 151 is recommended.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
001
7 openSeats: 18/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:02 PM- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Oct 9
- Location
- Flexible Online
- Instructor
- Venkataswamy, Shiela
Section notes
Instructional method: Online/Internet
002
17 openSeats: 8/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:02 PM- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- Sep 14 – Dec 12
- Location
- Flexible Online
- Instructor
- Hitzeroth, Christa G.
Section notes
Instructional method: Online/Internet