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2024 Fall > UGRD > sociol > sociol 365

Victimology

Course #: sociol 365

Description:
This course examines criminal victimization including the measurement of victimization, the scope of the problem, and how victimization differs from its portrayal in the media. This class will consider questions such as why victimization occurs, who is most at risk to be victimized, and what factors are associated with fear of crime. We will also examine topics such as the victim's role in the criminal justice process, the role of various occupations in working with victims, the consequences of victimization, how to reduce victimization risk, and strategies to minimize harm resulting from criminal victimization.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-Requisite: SOCIOL 101 and SOCIOL 262. Sociology majors are also required to have completed SOCIOL 102

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9915 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Venables,Claire Wheatley W01-0006
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 23
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-Requisite: SOCIOL 101 and SOCIOL 262. Sociology majors are also required to have completed SOCIOL 102
Course Attributes: