SOC 135 - Introduction to Crime

    Recent Professors
    Romana Pires, John P. Harris
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    5.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0
    Description
    This course is a sociological examination of crime, criminality, and deviance in society with a focus on types of deviant and criminal behaviors, history, and patterns in the United States. Topics include sociological theories, definition and measurement of crime, cultural values and norms related to deviance, social inequality, criminal justice system, and the laws and methods used to control crime and deviance.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm