Franklin University SOSC 205 Issues in Social Sciences Summer 2025, Start Date 05/19/25

Issues in the Social Sciences facilitates exploration of current, sometimes controversial, social problems and solutions. The course takes an evidence-based approach to considering six broad subject areas in the field of social science - anthropology, sociology, political sciences, criminology, economics, and psychology. Prominent theories within each of these subject areas are introduced and students will consider how the theories can then be applied to their personal lives, their local communities, and society in order to promote positive social change. Class activities are designed to promote critical assessment of students' own opinions, explore their ability to apply the social sciences to current issues in their communities, and present well-informed arguments.