2015-2016 Graduate Bulletin

CRJ 769 Deviant Behavior

30 HOURS PLUS CONFERENCES 

Examines the variety of ways in which deviance is defined, sustained, responded to, tolerated, controlled and suppressed. Explores contemporary deviant subcultures centering on drug taking, sexual behavior and gang membership. Traces tendencies towards deviance vs. conformity back to social structures, social processes and differential law enforcement.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None