Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Catalog description

This course investigates the topic of deviance generally with a focus on various forms of formal and informal social control. Theoretical explanations and understandings about deviance will be covered and applied to various types of deviance. This course covers the creation of deviance, social control, deviant identities, deviant careers, and specific categories of deviance. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: CRIMLJUS 1130 with a "C-" or better and junior standing Typically Offered: Occasionally