TransfermaticSOCI at Merced College

    SOCI 02 - Contemporary Social Problems

    Recent Professors
    Ramin Mirfakhraie, Ali Madanipour, Scott D. Coahran, MCCD Staff, Timothy S. Pierce
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, 2027S
    Class Size
    43–50 students
    Difficulty
    3.2Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) is advised.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of SOCI 02
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> SOC-02 introduces fundamental theories and methodologies employed in the study of contemporary social problems. An emphasis is placed on analysis of causes and possible solutions to such problems as poverty, discrimination, crime, delinquency, alcoholism, drug abuse, suicide, family, and politics. A global perspective focuses on the international influences and contributions to various contemporary social problems.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:25pm, Tue Thu 3:45pm–5:10pm, Tue Thu 9:20am–10:45am