SOCI 230 - Urban Social Problems

Institution:

Washington Adventist University

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Description:

A study of the adjustments and changes that are constantly needed in wholesome, creative socialcultural growth in urban societies. Major urban social problems and tensions experienced in developed and developing countries, touching problems of ethnic and minority relations. Problems related to issues of women, aging, retardation, and disability. The social pathological problems of crime and delinquency, drugs, and mental and physical illnesses including AIDS. Population and environmental issues and the means of intervention on the personal, community, and national levels, with special emphasis on the role and responsibility of the Seventh-day Adventist church. (Fall Semester)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wau.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 891-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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