Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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SOC 2221 - Social Problems


Credits: 3

This course presents an overview of contemporary social problems and addresses how sociological perspectives and social science research can contribute to a better understanding of the existence, continuation, and alleviation of social problems. Students will learn how social problems are defined, develop tools to effectively analyze current and past social problems, and learn how social institutions influence social problems. Specific topics may include social inequalities, social institutions, ethical responsibility, and critical examination of alternatives to resolve or alleviate social problems.

Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): SOC 1111  or permission of instructor
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: College level reading and writing

MnTC Goal(s): Goals 2 and 9



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