SOC 002 - American Social Problems

    Recent Professors
    Marcellino Morales, Irwing Jimenez, James Ulloa, Michael Nitzani
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.7Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Winter 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0
    Description
    This course examines some of the major contemporary problems of American society, such as human relations, poverty, crime, drugs, and global issues that affect American society. Social problems are analyzed in terms of their relation to the values and institutions of American society. The role of power in the definition of social problems is considered as are the causes and consequences of social problems. Students evaluate proposed solutions and interventions used to address American social problems.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:35am–12:00pm