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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.

Transfer Information

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Tuition & Fees

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

Winter 2026 - Semester

Jan 2 to Jan 22
section: 10457
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jennifer M Ho
Live Seat Count: 7 available seats - (about 5 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.
Open

Spring 2026 - Semester

Mar 24 to May 22
section: 30719
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jennifer M Ho
Live Seat Count: 30 available seats - (about 5 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.
Open

Summer 2025 - Semester

Jun 16 to Jul 25
section: 54197
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jennifer M Ho
Live Seat Count: 12 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.
Already Started

Fall 2025 - Semester

Oct 20 to Dec 12
section: 76850
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jennifer M Ho
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 5 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.
Already Started