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Working Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

SOC 102 - Contemporary Social Issues


Designed to explore competing explanations for the causes of and cures for the enduring social issues and problems in the contemporary world. Critically analyzes dominant definitions of social problems, the political, economic, and cultural roots of these problems, and the public policies aimed at reducing them.

Credits: 3
Notes: Fulfills the UNLV General Education Social Science Requirement.