SOC 215 - Family Violence

Institution:

Wilkes University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

It is customary to think of violence between family members as infrequent and, when it does occur, as being the result of some mental defect or aberration. Research evidence shows that neither of these views is correct. This course examines the prevalence, experience, causes, and prevention of family violence.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

[[ANT-101]] or [[ANT-102]], [[SOC-101]], or approval of the instructor.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wilkes.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 408-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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