SOC 102 - Social Problems

Institution:

Montana State University-Northern

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Description:

3 semester credits A study of the antecedent causes and consequences of such major social problems as violent crime, drug abuse, alcoholism, family violence, divorce, the population explosion, war, maltreatment of the aged, juvenile vandalism, unplanned pregnancy, sexual deviance, riot behavior, religious cults and zealous fundamentalism, are provided with a sociological perspective. Key sociological theories (e.g., interactionism, functionalism, and confl ict) are critically examined. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SOC 101.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.msun.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 265-3700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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