SOC 2205 Social Problems
An introduction to social problems facing large, complex societies using sociological theories and methodology to examine causes, treatments and solutions. Among the topics discussed are: mental illness, health care, alcohol and drug abuse, violence, crime, delinquency, inequality, poverty, immigration, family, global and environmental issues.
Prerequisites: SOC 1101
Course Outcomes
- Examine the impact of social structure and culture on social policy in resolving or exacerbating social problems.
- Demonstrate how the major theoretical perspectives and the scientific method are used to evaluate and analyze social problems. Develop proposals for addressing social problems. Compare and contrast specific social problems in cross-cultural context.
- Analyze the process through which social problems are identified, legitimized, and addressed.
- Examine the impact of social structure, such as structures of inequality, the economy and the political system in generating social problems.
- Examine the role of social movements in constructing and / or resolving social problems.
Credit Hours: 3
- Classroom: 3 hours
- Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
- Department: Sociology
- Repeatable Credit: No
- Offered Online: Yes
Online Learning
Faculty: Rowell
Term: Fall 2023
Format: Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 4
Section: 500
Open Seats: 4
Section: 500
Online Learning
Faculty: Rowell
Term: Fall 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Note: 12 Week Term
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 2
Section: 5T0
Open Seats: 2
Section: 5T0
Downtown Dayton Campus
Location to be announced
Faculty: Taylor
Term: Fall 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Credit earned though an agreement between faculty and student. Can be longer or shorter than normal term. Two or more courses taken together with shared content.
Restrictions: Independent Study Student, Correctional Facility Institutions
Open Seats: 26
Section: 600
Open Seats: 26
Section: 600
Downtown Dayton Campus
Ross Correctional Institution
Faculty: Clark
Term: Fall 2023
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Correctional Facility Institutions
Open Seats: 26
Meets: S from 1:00PM to 3:40PM
Section: 603
Open Seats: 26
Meets: S from
1:00PM to 3:40PM
1:00PM to 3:40PM
Section: 603