SOC* 242: Sociology of Deviance

3 Credits
(Formerly SOC 203)
This course will provide an overview and analysis of deviant behavior and social control. The course will critically review and discuss the causes of deviance and societal attempts at controlling deviant behavior. Topics to be studied include alcohol and drug abuse, criminal activity, disabilities, mental illness, sexual deviance, violent behavior and abuse, elite deviance, and collective deviance.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101.
Offered: Fall,Spring