2025 Winter > 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 | |
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01 | 1194 | - |
Lageson,Jacqueline B | On-line course | |
Session:
WS1 3W
Class Dates:
01/06/2025 - 01/24/2025
Capacity:
25
Enrolled:
0
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes:
Social & Behavioral Sciences
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