SOC 231 - The Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3

Credits: 3 (3-0)

Examines the nature, identification, and explanation of deviant categories. Theories, and philosophies as well as methods of treatment related to deviancy will also be considered. The course will study society`s attempts to control, change, and institutionalize those acts, individuals or groups that a population may deem unacceptable. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher or equivalent CCPT scores, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer/CCPT testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher, and successful completion of SOC 101 or SOC 102.