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SOC 218 - Introduction to Social Problems
Course Description
- Prerequisite: ENG 22/60 OR placement in ENG 100
Introduction to Social Problems will acquaint students with the variety of social problems facing our society today. Local social problems will be emphasized. Sociological research and theories related to crime and delinquency, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual deviance, ethnic relations, economic disruption and unemployment, social consequences of sexism, and family disorganization will be discussed and students will be required to conduct a small research project in a selected area.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of SOC 218, the student will be able to:
- Possess the basic vocabulary of the discipline
- Understand the variety of research methods employed in sociology
- Understand and be able to apply an array of sociological theories to social problems
- Write well organized sociological essays
- Conduct sophisticated library and electronic research on social problems
- Understand, develop, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
- Write/develop a sociological research paper
- More effectively address an array of social problems in the community