SOCI 3420 - Sociology of Crime

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course provides a sociological approach to the study of crime and those it effects. Focus is directed to understanding the macro and micro social construction of crime and criminals as well as recognizing and understanding the social causes of criminal behavior, attending to the roles of race/ethnicity, social class, locality, and gender.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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