SOC 003 - Crime and Delinquency

    Recent Professors
    Alyssa Doyle, Steven Sherwood, Jesse Valadez, Laura Scott, Tremaine Truitt
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.2Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None. Recommended: Self-placement into ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGLISH 101) or E.S.L. 110.
    Winter 2027 Sections
    View Winter 2027 sections of SOC 003
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0
    Description
    This course examines the nature of crime and delinquency including theories of causation, types of adult and juvenile offenses, and efforts by society to cope with law violations. We will also analyze programs for crime prevention, correction, and rehabilitation within the justice system.