SOCI 312 - Organizations and Institutions

Institution:

Columbia College - Missouri

Subject:

Description:

Patterns of social organization in modern societies; organizational structures and processes; interrelation of social institutions; problems of an organizational society and its consequences for individual life experiences. Topics include current trends in U.S. crime rates; media coverage of crimes; patterns of victimization; characteristics of property crimes, violent crimes, corporate crimes, political crimes, and victimless crimes. Critical examination of current law enforcement and correctional policies and practices is included. Prerequisite: junior standing.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccis.edu

Phone Number:

(573) 875-8700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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