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Sacramento City College Course Info

Sacramento, California

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SOC 318

Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control

This course introduces various sociological perspectives regarding issues of crime, deviance, and social control. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of how laws and cultural norms shape the definition and meaning of crime and deviance. Topics covered include street crimes, corporate crimes, white-collar crimes, domestic violence, drugs and alcohol abuse, lifestyle crimes, prison systems, capital punishment, rehabilitation, and the trend towards privatization of prisons. Field trips may be required. Credit may be earned for ADMJ 349 or SOC 318 but not for both. (C-ID SOCI 160)

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54 hours LEC

Recommended courses:
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Min Grade: C
and
ENGWR 101 - College Writing
Min Grade: C
or
ESLW 340 - Advanced Composition
Min Grade: C
and
ESLR 340 - Advanced Reading Skills Through Literature
Min Grade: C
and
LIBR 318 - Library Research and Information Literacy
Min Grade: C