Jun 15, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog
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SOC 2221 - Social Problems


Credits: 3

Catalog Description
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

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 02: Critical Thinking, Goal 09: Ethical and Civic Responsibility



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