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Criminology

Course #: SOCIOL 262

Description:
This course examines sociological perspectives on why crime occurs, including the causes of crime, who commits crime, why some places have more crime that others, and how we can reduce crime. In this class, we will examine the historical foundations of crime, theoretical explanations for offending, and the measurement of crime. Additional topics may include juvenile delinquency, victimization, media portrayal of crime, and social and criminal justice responses to offending.

Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101

Offered in:

2023 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 4299 MWF
12:00 - 12:50 pm
Contreras,Christopher University Hall Y02-2120
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Capacity: 100
Enrolled: 100
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences
03 9839 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Passmore,J Lincoln McCormack M01-0209
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 40
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences, Low cost course material (under $50)
04 9840
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Lageson,Jacqueline B On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 34
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences

2024 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3928 MWF
1:00 - 1:50 pm
Contreras,Christopher University Hall Y02-2300
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 100
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences
02 9897 MW
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Contreras,Christopher University Hall Y03-3370
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences
03 9898 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Gascon,Luis Daniel REMOTE
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences

2024 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 12015 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Contreras,Christopher Healey H04-0031
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/22/2024 - 05/08/2024
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 44
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences
02 12016 MWF
1:00 - 1:50 pm
Nevin,Andrew D University Hall Y02-2300
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/22/2024 - 05/08/2024
Capacity: 100
Enrolled: 98
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences
03 12017
-
Lageson,Jacqueline B On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/22/2024 - 05/08/2024
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 37
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences

2024 Summer

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 2701
-
Lageson,Jacqueline B On-line course
Session: SS2 6W
Class Dates: 07/15/2024 - 08/22/2024
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 11
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences