Jun 12, 2026  
2026-2027 University Bulletin Working Copy 
    
2026-2027 University Bulletin Working Copy
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SOC 245 - Contemporary Social Problems

3 Credit Hours
An examination of the major problems confronting societies in the contemporary world. Social problems to be explored include institutionalized discrimination (sexism, racism, ageism), ecology (population, energy), and/or economy (poverty, development). Consideration will be given to the nature and forms of specific social problems as well as the social costs and consequences of their existence.

This course will satisfy the core area requirement in social sciences or science literacy.



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