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HST 240 - Social Problems

Min Credits: 3

An examination of the major social problems existing in western society and how various conditions within society come to be defined as social problems. Topics include such areas as poverty, racism, sexism, unemployment, AIDS, and abusive behaviors (physical, psychological, sexual abuse, and neglect). Analysis of each of these problems along with the social welfare system’s responses and the role of the human services worker. Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) approved effective fall 2007 (OSS025 - Social Problems).

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0


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