SOC 351SL - Contemporary Social Problems-Service Learning Option

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Bryant University

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Session Cycle: Spring Yearly Cycle: Every Other An explanation of major contemporary social problems, with a focus on American society, but covering problems applicable in all societies. Students examine theories of inequality, deviance, and health and, when possible, explore their utility via service learning. Service learning takes the student into the community where he or she not only learns sociology by way of real world experiences but also assists a community organization in realizing its goals. Community partners include schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and many other nonprofit agencies. Service learning courses at Bryant require significant out of class community service done in partnership with community agencies. Students receiving credit for SOC351 cannot receive credit for this course. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Division History and Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Global Studies, International Focus, International Studies, Liberal Arts Elective, Sociology Minor, Soc. and Social Research Major, Soc. and Service Learning Maj., Soc.and Service Learning Minor, Social Science Mode of Thought

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bryant.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 232-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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