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2025 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 12841 MWF
2:00 - 2:50 pm
Passmore,J Lincoln University Hall Y03-3370
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 40
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences, Low cost course material (under $50)
02 12842 MWF
9:00 - 9:50 am
Galleguillos Agurto,Sebastian University Hall Y03-3370
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 40
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences
03 12843 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Pasquale,Katherine Wheatley-Peters W01-0052
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 24
Enrolled: 24
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences
04 12844
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Lageson,Jacqueline On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 38
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences