CMRJ518  - Deviant Behavior

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This course addresses the definitions of deviant behavior and the causes and roots of violent behavior. It identifies what social deviance is and who is considered to be deviant in today’s society. The sociological and psychological issues are reviewed as they pertain to the methods of sentencing and the criminal justice system's approach to violence. In addition, the theory of prevention and treatment methods are studied as they relate to the criminal justice system.

 

Prerequisites

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Corequisites

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Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
09/26/11 - 02/26/12 03/05/12 - 04/29/12 Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session
10/31/11 - 03/25/12 04/02/12 - 05/27/12 Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session
12/26/11 - 05/27/12 06/04/12 - 07/29/12 Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: Readings in Deviant Behavior - 6th ed
ISBN: 0205695574
Publication Info: Allyn & Bacon, Inc.
Author: Thio, Alex
Unit Cost: $77.50

Book Title: Elite Deviance, 9th Ed
ISBN: 0205571956
Publication Info: Allyn & Bacon, Inc.
Author: Simon
Unit Cost: $77.75

 
 
 

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