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2024 Fall > UGRD > SOCIOL > SOCIOL 262

Criminology

Course #: SOCIOL 262

Description:
This course examines sociological perspectives on why crime occurs, including the causes of crime, who commits crime, why some places have more crime that others, and how we can reduce crime. In this class, we will examine the historical foundations of crime, theoretical explanations for offending, and the measurement of crime. Additional topics may include juvenile delinquency, victimization, media portrayal of crime, and social and criminal justice responses to offending.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3928 MWF
1:00 - 1:50 pm
Contreras,Christopher University Hall Y02-2300
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 100
Enrolled: 100
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences
02 9897 MW
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Contreras,Christopher University Hall Y03-3370
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 41
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences
03 9898 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Gascon,Luis REMOTE
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 38
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: REMOTE, Social & Behavioral Sciences