SOC 102 - Contemporary Social Issues

Credits: 3

Description
An examination and critical analysis of social issues and problems, their causes and proposed solutions.

Student Learning Outcomes

Compare and contrast major sociological perspectives in terms of how each defines, identifies and attempts to resolve contemporary social issues.
Identify appropriate research methods for the study of contemporary social issues.
Explain the role of major social institutions in contemporary social problems.
Articulate how social inequality is institutionalized in contemporary society.
Critically analyze the personal and public consequences of social inequality.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade