SS 386 - Deviant Behavior and Social Control SP

Institution:

Fulton-Montgomery Community College

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Description:

The course presents and analyzes a variety of definitions, concepts, and key theoretical perspectives in an effort to increase student knowledge and understanding of the multiple ways that deviant behavior may be defined, explained, and interpreted. Each perspective also offers suggestions for resolving the "problem" of deviant behavior in society. The course reviews such suggestions and weighs their respective advantages and disadvantages. It also analyzes (and applies these perspectives to) different forms of deviant behavior and conditions. Students are encouraged to develop their own questions and answers about deviance through assignments, class discussions, and presentations . Prerequisite: SS 281 or permission of the instructor. Hours of class per week: 3.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

fmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 762-4651

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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