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2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog

SO 216 SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANCE



This course will examine the various types of deviance in society. The course will consider different sociological theories and philosophies that attempt to explain the definitions, prevalence, emergence, and disappearance of different deviant acts over time. The course will study society’s attempts to control, change, and institutionalize the behaviors, individuals, or groups that a population may deem unacceptable.  Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits Prerequisite: EN 101