This is a college level overview of a survey course about Social Problems in Today's World. The overall goal is to provide insight into problems generationally plaguing society while also introducing learners to the basics of sociology. We cover all topics in an easy to follow and understand format so that no matter what your level of knowledge is of the topic you can find value in the content of this course.

In this course we will cover:

An introduction to the field of sociology and definition of social problem

How sociologists research and study social problems and determine how to try to solve them

The patterns that we see in the development of social problems and a researched timeline of these patterns

Multiple different sociological perspectives and how their take on social problems differs

Mini-units going over individual social problems that are affecting our world today, the history of these issues, causes, effects, and possible solutions.

Specific Social Problems covered in this course include:

War and Terrorism

Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Race and Ethnicity

Poverty and Homelessness

Stress and Wellness

The course will provide a solid foundation or a solid foundational review of the common college course Social Problems in Today’s World/American Society found in many liberal arts colleges across the country.