Social Problems and Social Issues
This five-week, in-person summer course is open to pre-college students attending the commuting or residential High School Summer Scholars Program.
This course explores and analyzes contemporary American social problems and social issues using sociological tools. The sociological perspective provides the overarching framework for analyses of social issues, along with the application of sociological theory and research. Topics may include aging, alcoholism, drug abuse, crime, violence, poverty, discrimination, health care, family, globalization, and environmental degradation. This course will be valuable to students pursuing graduate work and careers in sociology, law, medicine and health care, and social services.
Prerequisites: none.
