SOC 304 Social Problems
A critical, topical consideration of many of the most serious problems besetting society today. The course examines causes, consequences, interconnections, and solutions to various social problems form diverse points of view. The emphasis may vary according to current issues and student interests. Common themes include: inequality and poverty; morality and sexuality; community and criminality; abuse of persons and substances; mental and physical health and care; population and ecology; changes in age, gender, class and race relations.