SOCY 102 Social Problems
Examines some of the primary forms of deviance and social disorganization which face our society at the present time. Emphasizes the problems which face American society in particular, including crime, alcoholism, problems of the elderly, racial prejudice, over urbanization and others. In the discussion of a specific problem, there will be an attempt to examine basic causes, ultimate effects on both individual and society, and possible solutions.
SOCY 102Social Problems
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I. General Information
Department
Social Science
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
40
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
Examines some of the primary forms of deviance and social disorganization which face our society at the present time. Emphasizes the problems which face American society in particular, including crime, alcoholism, problems of the elderly, racial prejudice, over urbanization and others. In the discussion of a specific problem, there will be an attempt to examine basic causes, ultimate effects on both individual and society, and possible solutions.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Understand the difference between a personal problem, public issue, and a social problem
- Understand how values and goals influence social problems.
- Recognize the underlying causes of social problems
- Understand historical and modern solutions to social problem; and hypothesize own solutions
- Recognize the value of volunteer experience in contribution to the alleviation of social problems
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
The difference between a personal problem, public issues, and social problems
How values and goals influence social problems
Service learning
An investigation into the causes and solutions of a variety of social problems – including but not limited to – Societal level economic problems, poverty, inequality, family problems, education, crime/punishment, and environmental problems.
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Reading response papers
Social problem group project
Presentation
6-8 hour service learning project
Required Exams
Lecture and chapter quizzes
Final exam/project
Required Text
Finsterbusch, Kurt, ed. 2014. Annual Editions: Social Problems 13/14. 40th Edition. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Reading response papers
Social problem group project
Presentation
6-8 hour service learning project
Lecture and chapter quizzes
Final exam/project