General Information

• Name: Contemporary Social Issues
• Discipline: Sociology (SOC)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: SOC 101 or consent of instructor

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Acquaints students with selected social problems, their causes and possible solutions.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Gain factual sociological data about topical social problem.
• Learn causal factors of specific problems.
• Learn various solutions proposed to address problems.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Students who complete this course are expected to demonstrate they:

▪ have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.

▪ have problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills.

▪ have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.

▪ understand and apply social science principles, including an appreciation of participation in civic affairs.

▪ understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.