University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

SOC 344 Sociology of Deviance

Study of behavior which differs from cultural expectations. This course is concerned with social deviance and will consider the history of the concept of deviance, the legal aspects, social aspects, deviant subcultures, self images, social organization, causes of deviance, and strategies for response.

Prerequisite

SOC 101
  • Up one level
  • 300