Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

SOCI 311 - SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANCE

Long Title: THE SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
Department: Sociology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course discusses deviance as a process, an interaction of societal reaction and deviant response. It will highlight deviance as a relative and socially constructed concept. A firm understanding of classic and contemporary deviant theory with demonstrated applications through current relevant social topics and current sociological research will be given.