SOC 150 REP - Social Problems

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Social Problems (SOC 150)

Term: Training and Development

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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 11:00am, via Teams. 
Kristin Wellnitz
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Educational Background:

I attended Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. Here I received a degree in psychology, with a minor in leadership communications, and a concentration in Spanish. Following my undergraduate degree, I attended the University of South Dakota to persue a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology in Education, with specialty areas in school and community agency counseling.

STI Position:

I am a full-time psychology instructor.
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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.