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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

Offered in:

2025 Fall

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
-
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

2026 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 6903 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Galleguillos Agurto,Sebastian Wheatley-Peters W01-0006
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 9
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences, Course Material Costs Unknown
02 6904 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Passmore,J Lincoln Wheatley-Peters W01-0006
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 17
Status: Open
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)
03 6905 MWF
11:00 - 11:50 am
Gascon,Luis University Hall Y02-2120
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 100
Enrolled: 11
Status: Open
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: Social & Behavioral Sciences, OER Course Material, no cost course materials
04 6906
-
Lageson,Jacqueline On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 35
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences, Course Material Costs Unknown

2026 Winter

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1045
-
Lageson,Jacqueline On-line course
Session: WS1 3W
Class Dates: 01/05/2026 - 01/23/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 10
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences