SOCI 002 - Social Problems

    Recent Professors
    Jennifer Ho, Megan McNamara, Angela Castillo
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    38 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of SOCI 002
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D0 · CSU GE Area D7 · CSU GE Area E · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course has students identify and sociologically analyze contemporary social problems, with emphases on global dynamics, cross-cultural comparisons, and the U.S. context. Foci include the role of power and ideology in the definition of social problems, specific problem causes and consequences, evaluations of proposed solutions and methods of intervention. Students are provided with a comprehensive overview with topical emphases of specific current events, policy debates, and emerging social trends through the lens of sociology and other related disciplines.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:55am–12:20pm