SOC 242 - Sociology of Deviance

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course provides an overview of deviant behavior and the processes involved in its definition, causation, prevention, control, and treatment. Topics include theories of causation, social control, delinquency, victimization, criminality, the criminal justice system, punishment, rehabilitation, and restitution. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze issues surrounding the nature and development of social responses to deviance.

Contact Hours: 3
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Semester(s) Offered: S

Notes: This course has been approved to transfer as credit to the 16 North Carolina public colleges and universities, as well as some North Carolina private colleges and universities.