SOC 131
Contemporary Social Problems
Middlesex College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
An introduction to the study of social problems in American society. Emphasis is given to social problems related to stratification and inequality of social groups and institutions. Students will analyze social problems from a general, theoretical, and research-based point of view, as well as investigate why particular issues become defined as "problems."
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
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1 openSeats: 24/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:37 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 9:30 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Sep 8 – Dec 18
- Location
- Johnson Learning Ctr 131A
- Instructor
- Barnes, E
CEL1
5 openSeats: 15/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:37 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
- Meeting dates
- Sep 8 – Dec 18
- Location
- Main Hall 105
- Instructor
- Altman, J
Section notes
This course is a designated Commmunity Engaged Learning (CEL) course. This means that students will be engaging in service within their community in lieu of more traditional assignments that are normally offered in this course. This will allow students to apply real-world examples to their course content and add reflective exercises to class discussions. Please email the course instructor for more information.
CEL2
6 openSeats: 14/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:37 PM- Days & times
- We · 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM
- Meeting dates
- Sep 8 – Dec 18
- Location
- Main Hall 105
- Instructor
- Altman, J
Section notes
This course is a designated Commmunity Engaged Learning (CEL) course. This means that students will be engaging in service within their community in lieu of more traditional assignments that are normally offered in this course. This will allow students to apply real-world examples to their course content and add reflective exercises to class discussions. Please email the course instructor for more information.
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20 openSeats: 5/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:37 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 6:00 – 8:30 PM
- Meeting dates
- Sep 8 – Dec 18
- Location
- Main Hall 106
- Instructor
- Soueid, M