SOCI 5304 - Social Problems in America

3 hrs

Introduction to and analysis of contemporary social problems in America. Students will learn about human service profession responses to social problems and understand programs/interventions aimed at alleviating social problems. Topics may include: poverty and social inequality, family and parenting problems (child abuse/neglect), family violence, relationships and divorce, mental illness, crime and deviance, unemployment, homelessness, substance abuse, physical illness and disability, and racism.