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Sep 18, 2024
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SOC 115 - Crime and Society5 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.
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Quarters Typically Offered Summer 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 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA 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 Outcomes Recall specifics on objective exams and perform at 60% competency
Interpret specified theories of crime, i.e. Sutherland’s Differential Association Theory
Apply class material to real-life situation - i.e. discussions, interviews, speakers, projects
Evaluate methods of treatment, procedures through projects, class discussions and presentations.
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