SOC 317 - Sociology of Deviance, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D or SOC 201D
This course studies the nature of social deviance, including an overview of differing theoretical perspectives on deviance. Emphasis is on an assessment of causality, typical life styles of various classes of deviants, current societal reaction and possible alternative responses by society to deviancy in its various forms.