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| SOC 30300 - Sociology Of Violence |
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Credit Hours: 3.00. This class explores sociological explanations of violence in the United States. Topics under study include: personal violence, sexual and intimate violence; prejudice, violence and hate crimes; violent crime; state violence; corporate violence and victimology. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
3.000 Credit hours Syllabus Available Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Lecture Offered By: Regional Campus Only Course Attributes: Upper Division May be offered at any of the following campuses: Northwest- Westville Northwest- Hammond Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the sociological perspective on the nature, causes, and consequences of violence. 2. Understand how sociological explanations of violence are distinct from biological and individualistic explanations. 3. Be aware of the patterns and trends of violence in the United States. 4. Examine how institutional responses (e.g., social service organizations, medical and legal systems) can both perpetuate and alleviate violence. Prerequisites: Undergraduate level SOC 10000 Minimum Grade of D- |
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