Contemporary Social Problems

Catalog description

<b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2026. Formerly SOC-02.</b></font><br> SOC-02 introduces fundamental theories and methodologies employed in the study of contemporary social problems. An emphasis is placed on analysis of causes and possible solutions to such problems as poverty, discrimination, crime, delinquency, alcoholism, drug abuse, suicide, family, and politics. A global perspective focuses on the international influences and contributions to various contemporary social problems.