SO 204 - Deviance

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This course begins with an overview of sociological theories of deviance and applies the different theoretical perspectives to current topics in deviance. A variety of definitions, key theoretical perspectives, and concepts are presented and analyzed in an effort to understand the numerous ways that deviant behavior may be defined, explained and interpreted. The field of deviance provides an opportunity to study interesting and important substantive areas of sociology, as well as an opportunity to study basic concepts and theoretical approaches in sociology. Prerequisite: SO 101 or permission of instructor. Typically offered every other Spring semester (even-numbered years). Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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