MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Human and Social Work Services

C.	Course Number and Title: HMSV2050 Social Problems

D.	Course Coordinator: Molly McCue, MSW, LISW

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: HMSV1020; HMSV 1170

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Social Problems and the Quality of Life

Authors: Lauer and Lauer

Copyright Year: 2019

Edition: 14th

ISBN: 9781259914300

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course will present an overview of generally recognized social problems by sociological measurement. Definitions of social problems and an understanding of their impact on the quality of life and the social work field will be implemented. Please note outcomes are written to OBR standards using OBR language. Ohio Articulation Number 0SS025

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy	Social Problems Topic Research Paper – Information Literacy VALUE Rubric as Assigned – weeks 8-10
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Identify the difference between personal problems and social problems and the consequences of each.	Class Discussion Activities – weeks 1 and 2; Chapter Discussion Question – week 1; Exam – week 1
2. Identify theoretical explanations to social problems and compare and contrast specific social problems in a cross-culture context.	Exams – weeks 3, 6, 10, and 16
3. Identify, legitimize and address social problems in our society.	Research Paper and Oral Presentation – week 8; Exams – weeks 3, 5, 10, and 16
4. Identify causes and alternative social actions in resolving social problems.	Research Paper and Oral Presentation – week 8; Exams – weeks 3, 6, 10, and 16
5. Identify the impact of social structure, such as inequality, social institutions and the economy in generating social problems.	Exams – weeks 3, 6, 10, and 16

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Week	Activity/Assignments
Week 1	Introduction to Course and Each Other Distinguish Between Personal and Social Problems Recognizing Fallacies
Week 2	Distinguish Between Personal and Social Problems (continued) Recognizing Fallacies (continued)
Week 3	Drug/Alcohol Problems
Week 4	Crime/Delinquency Issues
Week 5	Sexual Deviance
Week 6	Poverty
Week 7	Violence
Week 8	Gender and Sexual Orientation
Week 9	Race, Ethnic Groups and Racism
Week 10	Work and the Economy
Week 11	Education
Week 12	Family Issues
Week 13	Health Care and Illness
Week 14	War and Terrorism
Week 15	The Environment
Week 16	Review and Final Exam

N.	Course Assignments:

Research paper

Presentation

Chapter Discussion Questions

Four (4) Exams

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3