SOC 2 - Contemporary Social Problems

    Recent Professors
    Ivan Sanchez, Jean-Pierre Gatillon, Georgina Yoshioka Mora, Christina Ramirez, Steven Parker, Sasha Montero, Ruzanna Karmiryan, Tristin Dang and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Eligibility for ( ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A ) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0
    Description
    Sociological principles and concepts as applied in the understanding of social problems. Special emphasis on the analysis of social values, social organization, role, status and stress, and also on the study of controversial public issues that arise in contemporary American society. Students will be encouraged to evaluate and discuss both the theoretical and practical approaches to social problems.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:45am–11:10am, Wed 8:30am–10:20am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:30am–12:35pm