SOC 230 Deviance & Criminal Justice

Explores sociological theories and critical perspectives on deviance and criminal behavior are explored. Considers informal and formal methods of social control including stigma, incarceration, and institutionalization. Critically analyzes the impact of social institutions and inequalities on individual, governmental and corporate crime and deviance is critically analyzed. Prerequisite: SOC 120. CC

Credits

3

Prerequisite

SOC-120

Offered

Spring Term

Yearly

Even Years