SOCI2110 Social Problems (On Hold) - Changed to: SOCI1300

This course is an examination of social problems from a critical perspective with emphasis on cause, conditions, consequences, and alternative methods of intervention.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921 and Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL0930. Basic computer skills recommended.

Course Requirements and Evaluation

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE).  Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals.  Refer to the Course Credits section of this syllabus for the credit breakdown.

Learning Outcomes

The following goals will be addressed in the course.
Identify social problems
Define social change
Compare social issues through deviance and inequality perspectives
Exemplify origins of social problems
Identify necessity for social problems
Contrast solutions for social problems
Determine consequences for social problems
Identify social movements
Evaluate outcomes of social change

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE).  Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals.  Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300

Credit Details

lecture:

3

MnTC Goal Areas:

5 & 7