SOCI 302: Sociology of Delinquency

SOCI 302-002: Sociology of Delinquency
(Spring 2022)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W

Krug Hall 7

Section Information for Spring 2022

This course introduces the social scientific literature and research about the causes and control of delinquency. It focuses on nature and extent of delinquency. theories that explore the influences of family, schools, and peer groups on choices that youth make to engage in delinquent behavior, and approaches to developing interventions and assessing their effectiveness in preventing delinquency.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Examines social factors involved in development of delinquency, including family, political economy, schooling, community environment and culture. Examines various theories of delinquency; rates of delinquency in relation to age, race, gender and social class; and legal system that addresses causes, consequences, and policies of punishment and rehabilitation. Equivalent to CRIM 302.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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