SOC-253: Sociology of Deviance (2017-2018)

Catalog Info

Effective Term
Fall 2014
WebAdvisor Title
Sociology of Deviance
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description

Explores how one becomes deviant, the social construction of deviant behavior, the impact of societal responses to deviance, and processes used to control deviant behavior. Offers a wide range of perspectives and theoretical formulations to explain the onset, persistence, and desistence of deviance. Also discusses both formal and informal responses to deviant behaviors including criminalization and stigmatization, and their cross-cultural variation. Additionally, course examines particular forms of deviance including homicide, domestic violence, mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, sexual deviance, property and white collar/organized crimes.

Pre-requisites
SOC-131
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
Yes
MTA Categories
  • Category 4: Social Sciences
General Education Categories
  • Social Sciences

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

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