SOC 170 - Deviance and Crime

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course explores a wide range of human actions-- homicide, rape, burglary, embezzlement, fraud, drug and alcohol use, as well as numerous other violent and nonviolent forms of crime and deviance. U.S. crime and victimization data will be used to develop profiles of each crime type. The topics covered are intended to introduce the student to the study of deviance and criminology. The first part of the course examines the offender, victim, crime prevention strategies, and situational elements surrounding major forms of crime. The second part of the course, major theoretical perspectives on deviance will explore the reasons individuals or groups commit crimes.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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