Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course helps students learn about the analysis of crime theories, anti-social behavior, social control, and punishment. Students in the course will examine the sociological impact, functions, and roles of the criminal and juvenile justice systems in the U.S. Emphasis on the sociological process, specifically addressing thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs typically held by offenders, addicts, criminals and people who perform antisocial behavior. The course will include individuals within a social context; the scientific study of how people think about, influence and relate to one another. Topics include: attitude development and change; conformity, persuasion, leadership; and interpersonal relations, prejudice, aggression, conflict resolution, liking and loving others and the impact of law enforcement. The course includes a focus on the interaction between the citizen, the community, society, and the components of making changes. 