Soc 311: Social Problems
SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY
The concept of social problems as a moral construct. Theoretical approaches to identifying social problems. Analysis of some currently defined major problems of U.S. society (e.g., environmental degradation, war and militarism, violence and crime) arguments for remediation, approaches to policy.
3 Credits
Prerequisites
- Soc 101: Introductory Sociology I
- Successful completion of DS 097 (or DS 094), if required
- Pre-Requisite: 24 Earned Hours
Instruction Type(s)
- Lecture: Lecture for Soc 311
Subject Areas
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