Fall 2023
Social Problems SOC251
3.00 Credit SUN# logo SOC2250

A systematic and in-depth survey of selected social problems and inequalities from a sociological perspective, including what is known about the problem, recent trends, their causes and consequences, individual and societal responses to them, and possible remedies or policies that could address these issues. Issues to be examined may include issues in health care, dependencies, crime/violence, inequalities in race/class/gender/region/age, family, education, work, the economy, population migration/immigration, the environment, war and global insecurity. Prerequisites: None.

Class Availability: Open
27 of 32 seats available
General Education Designations
SB GE Codes
Class Number Delivery Days Dates Times Type
22064 Online - August 21, 2023 - December 15, 2023 - Lecture
Last full refund date Student Last Date to Withdraw Section no. Class Fees
August 28, 2023 October 8, 2023 0001 -

Books and Materials

  • Parable of the Sower (Required)
  • (2019)
  • ISBN: 9781538732182
  • Publisher: Hachette Book Group
  • Author: Butler
  • Type: Textbook
  • Estimated Price: $16.99 (new)
  • New Retail Price: 16.99, Used Retail Price: 12.75, New Rental Fee: 12.74, Used Rental Fee: 7.48.
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