SOC 150 REP - Social Problems

Social Problems (SOC 150)

Term: Training and Development

Faculty

Brennan Thompson
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Executive Director and Owner of Overcoat Counseling & Case Management, LLC. I’ve worked in mental health and addiction treatment since 2015 and have been a full-time or adjunct instructor since 2017. 

Office Hours: 30 minutes before and after class time. 

Contact Information: Brennan.thompson@southeasttech.edu
Shelby Ann Melroe
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  • Adjunct Instructor - currently teaching SOC 250 Courtship & Marriage and SOC 150 Social Problems
  • Masters of Science in Sociology
  • Available for weekly office hours every Monday, 9:00am to 1:00pm, via Teams. 
Kristin Wellnitz
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Educational Background:

Kristin Wellnitz earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, with a minor in Leadership Communications and a concentration in Spanish. She went on to complete a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology in Education at the University of South Dakota, specializing in School and Community Agency Counseling. Kristin is a Nationally Certified Counselor. She has served  as a full-time Psychology Instructor at Southeast Technical College since December 2010. 

 

STC Position:

Full-time Psychology Instructor

 

Spring 2026 Student Support Hours:

  • Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - 10-10:30 a.m.
  • Monday/Wednesday - 1:15-1:45 p.m.
  • Monday evening - online/TEAMS
  • Friday morning - online/TEAMS
  • Other times by appointment

 
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Description

A sociological analysis of the causes and proposed solutions of contemporary social problems confronting society today. It includes an analysis of the significance of the problems and current policies and actions. The course is designed to encourage debate and to get students to consider different positions or viewpoints with regard to social issues.