SOC115 — Crime and Society
SOC 115 - Crime and Society SOC 115 - Crime and Society 5 Credits Sociological analysis of crime and criminal law, social structure, the effects of crime, criminal behavior, and control and prevention of crime. Presented through lectures, class discussions and small-group interaction. Fees Quarters Typically ummer Online Winter Online Designed to Serve General interest with reading and organization ability. Students with an emphasis in sociology andor students involved with the administrative justice program. Active Date 2014-05-20 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II Course Outline I. The Study of Crime a. Criminology and Criminal Law b. Indexes of Crime c. Methods and Techniques of Analysis II. Theories of Crime a. Biological b. Psychological c. Crimes Against the Public Order III. Typologies of Criminal Behavior a. Crimes of Violence b. Property Crimes c. Crimes Against the Public Order IV. Victims of Crime a. Impact on the community b. Programs for victims V. The Criminal Justice System a. The Police b. The Courts c. Institutions Student Learning