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SOCI2 - Social Problems
C-ID:
SOCI115
Course Description
This course has students identify and sociologically analyze contemporary social problems, with emphases on global dynamics, cross-cultural comparisons, and the U.S. context. Foci include the role of power and ideology in the definition of social problems, specific problem causes and consequences, evaluations of proposed solutions and methods of intervention. Students are provided with a comprehensive overview with topical emphases of specific current events, policy debates, and emerging social trends through the lens of sociology and other related disciplines.
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Tuition & Fees
Tuition:$138.00
Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.
Location
Online
Units
3.0 semester units
Course Sections
Seat counts change rapidly, these numbers may not reflect current seat availability.
Winter 2026 - Semester
Jan 2 to Jan 22
section:
10457
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Jennifer M Ho
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (3 months ago)
Section notes:
This class meets ONLINE in the ASYNCHRONOUS learning modality. The class uses Canvas, and does not have scheduled meeting times. Link to Canvas from the top of the WVC homepage. Find instructor contact information at westvalley.edu/faculty.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Spring 2026 - Semester
Mar 24 to May 22
section:
30719
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Jennifer M Ho
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 7 hours ago)
Section notes:
This class meets ONLINE in the ASYNCHRONOUS learning modality. The class uses Canvas, and does not have scheduled meeting times. Link to Canvas from the top of the WVC homepage. Find instructor contact information at westvalley.edu/faculty.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Summer 2026 - Semester
Jun 15 to Jul 24
section:
51257
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Jennifer M Ho
Live Seat Count:
34 available seats
- (about 7 hours ago)
Section notes:
This class meets ONLINE in the ASYNCHRONOUS learning modality. The class uses Canvas, and does not have scheduled meeting times. Link to Canvas from the top of the WVC homepage. Find instructor contact information at westvalley.edu/faculty.
Tuition:$138.00
Registration Opens 04/23/26
Fall 2026 - Semester
Sep 21 to Dec 9
section:
70772
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Jennifer M Ho
Live Seat Count:
31 available seats
- (about 7 hours ago)
Section notes:
This class meets ONLINE in the ASYNCHRONOUS learning modality. The class uses Canvas, and does not have scheduled meeting times. Link to Canvas from the top of the WVC homepage. Find instructor contact information at westvalley.edu/faculty.
Tuition:$138.00
Registration Opens 04/23/26
Fall 2025 - Semester
Oct 20 to Dec 12
section:
76850
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Jennifer M Ho
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (3 months ago)
Section notes:
This class meets ONLINE in the ASYNCHRONOUS learning modality. The class uses Canvas, and does not have scheduled meeting times. Link to Canvas from the top of the WVC homepage. Find instructor contact information at westvalley.edu/faculty.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
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