SOC 242 Sociology of Deviance

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides an overview of deviant behavior and the processes involved in its definition, causation, prevention, control, and treatment. Topics include theories of causation, social control, delinquency, victimization, criminality, the criminal justice system, punishment, rehabilitation, and restitution. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze issues surrounding the nature and development of social responses to deviance.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 or ENG 002
Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Recall the major theoretical perspectives of deviance.
Differentiate dominant deviance patterns as identified by sociological research methods.
Describe the sociological definition of deviance and deviant behavior.
Summarize the social processes in the construction of deviance.