SOC 380
Deviant Behavior and Social Control
Sociology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Theory and research related to deviance. Specific topics include psychosis, addiction, violence, and rape, among others.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
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3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Basic Tenets of Deviance and Social Control
Learning Outcome
Students will develop an understanding of how rulemaking, rule violation and rule enforcement are basics tenets of all human existence. This includes an understanding of informal and formal mechanisms of social control, and a broad understanding of deviance as a social construction, influenced by power, race, class, gender, time, and location.
Title
Sociological Perspective
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate their understanding of basic deviant and criminological phenomena from a sociological perspective.
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Application
Learning Outcome
Students will apply their knowledge to understanding and interpreting real-world events
Title
Research and Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will improve their ability to develop ideas through research and writing
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Empathy
Learning Outcome
Develop Christ-like empathy for individuals and groups who struggle in society and are regularly deviantized and marginalized
