SO 232 - Deviant Behavior

Institution:

Millikin University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course will examine the varied behaviors considered to be deviant in contemporary Western Societies, the socially constructed nature of deviance, and the development of public policies for the control of deviant acts. Special emphasis will be given to the definition of deviance, the measurement of deviance, theories of deviant behavior, the deviant career and the development of social control strategies in contemporary society. Pre-requisite SO100.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.millikin.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 424-6211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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