SOC 485 - Sociology of Victims

Institution:

Western Illinois University

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Description:

An overview of victimology examining: the socio-political structural arrangements that create and sustain victimization, differing types of victimization, and the practical applications of victimological findings. Prerequisites: Soc 100 and one additional sociology course, or consent of instructor. Application of Fire Research. (3) Involves the understanding of fire research and its application. Data from available research on fire prevention and protection programs are studied. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Open Learning Fire Service program for inservice fire/ safety personnel by the Director of Nontraditional Programs. Community and the Fire Threat. (3) Sociological and economic characteristics of communities and their influence on the fire problem. Housing, structure abandonment, rent control, crime, false alarm, and incendiary fire rates are studied. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Open Learning Fire Service program for inservice fire/safety personnel by the Director of Nontraditional Programs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wiu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 295-1414

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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