SS 2810 Social Problems
Course Description:
SS 2810 Social Problems is an analysis of problem
conditions in modern society in the areas of family,
economic order, crime, civil rights, ethnic and
religious tensions, and the environment.
Textbook:
Social Problems in a Diverse Society; Kendall, D. Allyn & Bacon.
Prerequisites:
SS 2800
Specific Concepts to Address:
- Sociological approach to studying social problems
- Social inequality, types of
- Major social institutions
- Social reform
Suggested Emphases:
- Analysis of the impact of various social institutions on members of society
- Evaluation of specific social reforms and their impact on society
- Writing skills expected of a professionally employed adult
Helpful Documentation:
- Resume
- Related continuing education
- Job descriptions
- Community involvement, professional and personal
- Volunteerism
