50-1510 Social Problems in American Society

Course critically examines major contemporary social problems from the perspectives of social institutions, culture, inequality, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic groups, special interest organizations, political and economic structures, and social policy. Content analyzes various causes of several major problems including physical health, chemical dependency, crime, poverty, family, discrimination, and urban problems. Course explores the impact social problems have on different groups and discusses possible solutions to social problems.

3 Credits
PL SS