SOC 321 - Deviance

Institution:

Thiel College

Subject:

Description:

Sociological analysis of behaviors, attitudes and physical attributes that are viewed as unacceptable by some group, organization, community or society. Representative examples would include mental illness, physical disability, unconventional lifestyles, suicide and criminal behavior. Special attention is given to a delineation of social structures which encourage or inhibit the incidence of deviance, the societal reactions to deviance, and the consequences of the labeling of deviants. (P: Two of the following courses: SOC 121, 141, CJS 101 and one upper-level SOC or CJS course numbered 261 or higher or permission of the instructor) (WIC)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.thiel.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 589-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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