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A tentative list of upcoming Sociology course offerings can be found at www.mun.ca/hss/courses.php.

Sociology courses are designated by SOCI.

SOCI 1000 Introduction to Sociology

is an introduction to the concepts, principles, and topics of Sociology. This course is a prerequisite to most departmental courses.

CR:
the former SOCI 2000
SOCI 1001 Introduction to Criminology

introduces students to criminological and sociological models and research methods for understanding the phenomenon of “crime”. As a background for developing theory, this course familiarizes students with the challenges associated with defining and researching “crime”. Along with a critical examination of the different theories and methods in criminology, students consider the implications for policy.

CO:

SOCI 1000 or the former SOCI 2000

EQ:

Criminology 1001, the former Police Studies 2300, the former SOCI 2300

SOCI 2040 The Sociological Imagination and Research Design

introduces students to the fundamentals of research design and the bridge between research and theory. Using the concept of the sociological imagination, students learn how this informs how we think about the social world and how we study the social world.

PR:

SOCI 1000 or the former 2000

SOCI 2100 Social Inequalities

introduces the subject of social inequality and stratification, examines social inequalities in historical perspective, reviews major theories about social inequalities, and considers key social developments in contemporary societies in the area of social inequalities.

SOCI 2110 Economy and Society

as its principle task, explores different links that exist between economy and society. Emphasis will be put on embeddedness of economic processes in a broader social context. Several approaches to the study of the embeddedness will be discussed: economic sociology, institutional economics, law and economics, and others. Do we really live in a network society, where the most important thing is to ‘get connected’? How important is it to trust people in everyday life and to what extent? What role do power and coercion play in our everyday lives? The course will provide guidelines for finding tentative answers to these questions.

SOCI 2120 Technology and Society

is an examination of the role of technology in society and society's role in shaping technology. Topics may include the emergence of modern technological society, the impact of new technologies on social organization and culture, and the institutionalization of science and the production of scientific knowledge. The course also explores the ideological functions of science and technology.

SOCI 2208 Homelessness and Social Control

examines and questions the dominant political-economic logics and social control strategies used to manage homelessness. It explores common strategies that attempt to supervise, regulate, and integrate impoverished populations into civil society and the market. This course also proposes promising future directions for homeless governance in Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador.

EQ:

Criminology 2208

PR:

Criminology 1001 or SOCI 1001 (or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former SOCI 2300), or SOCI 1000 or the former SOCI 2000

SOCI 2210 Communication and Culture

is an examination of verbal and non-verbal systems of communication, and the influence of language on human cognition.

EQ:

the former Sociology/Anthropology 2210, the former Anthropology 2210

UL:

not applicable towards the Major or Minor in Anthropology

SOCI 2230 Newfoundland Society and Culture

focuses on the social and cultural aspects of contemporary island Newfoundland.

EQ:

Folklore 2230, the former Sociology/Anthropology 2230, the former Anthropology 2230

UL:

not applicable towards the Major or Minor in Anthropology

SOCI 2240 Canadian Society and Culture

is a descriptive and analytic approach to the development of Canadian society and culture.

EQ:

the former Sociology/Anthropology 2240, the former Anthropology 2240

UL:

not applicable towards the Major or Minor in Anthropology

SOCI 2250 Global Social Problems

is a sociological analysis of contemporary world issues and global social problems. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

SOCI 2270 Families

is a comparative and historical study of the family, and the range of variation in its processes and structure.

EQ:

the former Sociology/Anthropology 2270, the former Anthropology 2270

SOCI 2290 Animals and Society

introduces students to contemporary sociological approaches to the study of the relationship between human and non-human animals.

SOCI 3015 Science, Technology, and Society

explores the relationships among science, technology, and society (STS). It is premised on the idea that science and technology affect our social, cultural, economic, and political lives. Equally, scientific research and technology development are shaped by their social, cultural, economic, and political contexts. This course draws upon the fields of anthropology, sociology, geography, history, and cultural studies, as STS is an interdisciplinary field.

EQ:

Geography 3015

SOCI 3020 Introduction to Social Network Analysis

considers the idea that who you know matters, and shows how the structure of networks relates to everyday life. Students will learn how connections impact outcomes in areas such as health, employment, business, and critically examine how forms of social inequality like gender, ethnicity and class influence who we get to know. Students will be introduced to network analysis through the collection and analysis of their own networks.

SOCI 3030 Political Sociology

- inactive course.

SOCI 3040 Quantitative Research Methods

will familiarize students with the procedures for understanding and conducting quantitative social science research. It will introduce students to the quantitative research process, hypothesis development and testing, and the application of appropriate tools for analyzing quantitative data. All sections of this course follow Quantitative Reasoning Course Guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/qr.

PR:
SOCI 1000 or the former 2000
SOCI 3041 Qualitative Research Methods

introduces qualitative methodological approaches in sociology. The course covers qualitative research design, inductive reasoning, and qualitative data analyses such as/including qualitative interviews and ethnography and other related methods of inquiry. Students will gain “hands on” experience, gain knowledge of the purposes and strengths of qualitative research, and learn about ethical considerations when conducting research with human participants.

PR:
SOCI 1000 or the former 2000
SOCI 3120 Social Psychology

examines sociological perspectives on social psychology: the physiological and psychological basis of sign and symbol use, the context and emergence of self, identity, role, encounters, social relationships, altercasting.

SOCI 3130 Sociology of Gambling

provides a critical overview of the major social and cultural aspects of modern gambling in terms of leisure, work and economic development, social inequality, health and illness, deviance and crime, and policy. Special attention is directed at the promotion of modern gambling by the state (lotteries, casinos, video lottery terminals, slot machines, and horse racing).

SOCI 3140 Social Movements

examines the major social movements that have driven social changes related to gender equality, social justice, human rights, and the environment. The course asks why people become involved in social movements, and what factors contribute to movement success. The course also examines social movements’ use of mass media and new media technologies as tools for reaching the public and provoking social and cultural transformation.

EQ:

the former Sociology/Anthropology 3140, the former Anthropology 3140

UL:

not applicable towards the Major or Minor in Anthropology

SOCI 3150 Classical Social Theory

is an introduction to the work of major 19th and early 20th-century social theorists including Marx, Durkheim, and Weber.

PR:
SOCI 1000 or the former 2000
SOCI 3160 Contemporary Social Theory

is an exploration of selected topics from issues in contemporary social theory, including theories of feminism, the state, the environment, culture, organization, and communication.

PR:
SOCI 1000 or the former 2000
SOCI 3180 Ethnic Relations in Canada

examines the nature of ethnocultural group status in society and various examples of ethnocultural groups in past and present societies, reviews theoretical perspectives on racial and ethnic inequality, and explores various aspects of the relationship between ethnic groups in Canada.

CR:
the former SOCI 3304
PR:
SOCI 1000 or the former 2000
SOCI 3200 Population

is an introduction to demography, the scientific study of human populations, their size and composition, and the processes by which they change over time: nuptially, fertility, mortality, and migration. Includes analyses of past and present Newfoundland and Labrador populations.

PR:
SOCI 1000 or the former 2000
SOCI 3220 Work and Society

is an historical and comparative perspective on the cultural and social organization of work, its determinants and human implications.

EQ:

the former Sociology/Anthropology 3220, the former Anthropology 3220

PR:

SOCI 1000 or the former 2000

UL:

not applicable towards the Major or Minor in Anthropology

SOCI 3260 International Development

is an examination of theories of development including a critical analysis of international case studies. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

CR:

the former Sociology/Anthropology 3260

EQ:

Anthropology 3260

SOCI 3290 Deviance

examines major sociological theories and methodological techniques central to the study of deviance and crime. The distribution, attributes and explanations of a variety of forms of deviance are examined, which may include violence, sexual deviance, delinquency, addiction, mental disorder, theft, organized crime, political deviance and corporate deviance.

EQ:

Criminology 3290

PR:

SOCI 1000 or the former 2000, and Criminology 1001 (or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former SOCI 2300) or SOCI 1001

SOCI 3300-3313 (Excluding 3306, 3311) Sociological Specialties

will have a topic of current interest and importance, announced by the Department for each term, such as racial and ethnic relations, sociology of religion, health, art, language, conflict, stratification, knowledge, selected social problems.

SOCI 3306 Young People and the Youth Justice System

provides an introduction to the youth justice system. The course examines the evolution and impact of youth justice philosophy and legislation in Canada and the experiences of youth at various stages within the system. Topics may include: youth crime measurement, the social profile of youth involved in the justice system, information sources about youth crime, theories of youth delinquency, and issues affecting young people (e.g. homelessness, substance use, mental illness, gang involvement).

EQ:

Criminology 3306, the former Police Studies 3306

PR:

Criminology 1001 (or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former SOCI 2300) or SOCI 1001, Criminology 2400 (or the former Police Studies 1000 or the former Police Studies 2000), and an additional 3 credit hours in Criminology or Sociology courses at the 2000 level

SOCI 3311 Sociology of Disability

examines the social construction of disability, and explores the intersection of disability, disability studies, and disability activism with major areas of sociological focus that often fail to address disability (e.g. race, gender, work, sexuality, identity, globalization and knowledge production). By critically unpacking concepts of ‘accommodation’, ‘inclusivity’ and ‘accessibility’ this course explores how constructions and discourses of disability shape our social world and ways of knowing.

SOCI 3317 Oil and Society

- inactive course.

SOCI 3318 Culture and Aging

- inactive course.

SOCI 3320 Terrorism and Society

- inactive course.

SOCI 3395 Criminal Justice

provides an introduction to the criminological and sociological perspectives on our system of formal social control (police, courts, corrections). Special attention is directed at how social structure and social inequality (class, ethnicity and race, gender) influence criminal justice decisions. Topics discussed include public opinion on crime and criminal justice, offenders and victims in the system, consensus and conflict in the creation of criminal law, finding a delicate balance between police powers for crime control and democratic rights, types of sentencing options and rationales, and the dual and conflicting goals of prisons and alternatives to incarceration.

EQ:

Criminology 3395, the former Police Studies 3395

PR:

Criminology 1001 or SOCI 1001 (or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former SOCI 2300) and Criminology 3000 (or the former Police Studies 3000)

SOCI 3400 Sociology of Youth

explores the social construction of youth and reviews major theoretical approaches to the study of youth within Western Society. The course examines youth in relation to culture and identity, place and space, social inequalities, and social institutions.

SOCI 3410 Sociology of Physical Activity & Sport

is an analysis of functions of physical activity and sport in Canadian and North American society. Physical activity and sport will be viewed through social organization, social processes, social problems, socialization and stratification, and violence.

EQ:

Human Kinetics and Recreation 3410

PR:

SOCI 1000 or the former 2000

SOCI 3420 Sociology of Gender

provides a comprehensive introduction to the major themes, theories and research questions addressed by sociologists studying ‘gender’. The economic, social, cultural and political aspects of gender formations, in comparative Canadian and transnational contexts, will be examined.

SOCI 3630 New Media Methods in Social Research

will explore non-print means for recording social behavior and will utilize various forms of the media as a descriptive and an analytic tool.

CR:

the former Sociology/Anthropology 3630

EQ:

Anthropology 3630

PR:

SOCI 1000 or the former 2000

SOCI 3710 Post-Soviet Transformations

- inactive course.

SOCI 3731 Sociology of Culture

is a comparative examination of major contemporary sociological texts on the relationship between culture, broadly understood as symbolic systems, and social structure

SOCI 4040 Investigative Methods in Sociological Research

- inactive course.

SOCI 4071 Social and Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness

will cover topics which may include: cultural concepts of illness and health; theories of disease causation; relationships between social life and illness patterns; symbiotic use of illness; variations in philosophies of treatment and in practitioner/patient relationships; the social organization of medicine.

CR:

the former Sociology/Anthropology 4071

EQ:

Anthropology 4071

PR:

SOCI 3040, 3150

SOCI 4074 Ritual and Ceremony

is about ritual and ceremony, as both analytic and descriptive concepts, in both industrial states and subsistence-oriented societies. Topics examined could include: the universality of ritual and ceremony; essential differences between ritual and ceremony; their relative importance in non-industrialised and industrialised societies; the place of symbolism in ritual and ceremony; and the relationship between ritual, ceremony, religion and the sacred.

EQ:

the former Sociology/Anthropology 4074, the former Anthropology 4074

PR:

SOCI 3040, 3150

UL:

not applicable towards the Major or Minor in Anthropology

SOCI 4077 Advanced Studies in Terror and Society

- inactive course.

SOCI 4080 Advanced Topics in Criminology

covers an array of theoretical and empirical developments in sociology and criminology that cross boundaries within the diverse systems of criminal justice, the community and society more broadly. Special emphases will be placed on the experiences of those in the criminal justice system - as victims, offenders, and professionals - and theories of desistance, as well as the intersection of gender with race, ethnicity and class.

EQ:

Criminology 4080

PR:

6 credit hours in SOCI or Criminology. Enrollment priority will be given to students who have declared a Sociology Major and/or the Criminology Major or certificate programs.

SOCI 4091 Oil and Development

is an advanced seminar which will consider some selected topics dealing with the petroleum industry and its implications for economic development and social change. A comparative approach will be taken, using material from developed, underdeveloped and intermediate regions of the world.

EQ:

the former Sociology/Anthropology 4091, the former Anthropology 4091

PR:

SOCI 3040, 3150

UL:

not applicable towards the Major or Minor in Anthropology

SOCI 4092 Gender and Social Theory

- inactive course.

SOCI 4093 Development Sociology

is a seminar course focusing on theoretical and empirical explanations of development (e.g. international development, foreign aid, and trade). The course provides students with an understanding of how the theories, actors, and ongoing challenges of development shape societies globally. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

PR:
6 credit hours at the 3000-level in Sociology or in any other discipline in the Humanities or Social Sciences
SOCI 4094 Unemployment (and Underemployment)

is a seminar which examines the origins and impacts of unemployment and underemployment in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and globally. It examines the core concepts in the sociology of unemployment and underemployment and then moves to consider the consequences for societies, communities and individuals.

PR:
SOCI 3040, 3150
SOCI 4095-4098 (Excluding 4096) Special Areas in Sociology

will have the content announced when offered.

PR:

SOCI 3040, 3150

SOCI 4099 Victimology

introduces students to the sociological study of the victims of crime. Along with examining the history of victimology and the current official data on victims, the course considers the individual and social consequences of victimization and the victims’ responses to those consequences. This includes a critical examination of the role and impact of various official agencies and the psychiatric profession in processing victims.

EQ:

Criminology 4099

PR:

Criminology 1001 (or Police Studies 2300 or the former SOCI 2300) or SOCI 1001 (or the former SOCI 2300), SOCI 3040, SOCI 3150

SOCI 4100 Internship

is a part-time, one-semester internship course, and is normally an unpaid supervised field placement for academically strong sociology majors. The goal is to help give students basic skills required for employment in non-profit organizations in the social services and arts management.

UL:
six hours per week of worksite activities over a period of eight weeks as well as classroom instruction during part of the term
SOCI 4100-4109 (Excluding 4100, 4101, 4104 and 4107) Special Topics in Institutional Analysis

is advanced analysis from a sociological perspective of issues pertaining to specific social institutions.

PR:

SOCI 3040, 3150

SOCI 4101 Modern Western State

- inactive course.

SOCI 4104 Environmental Sociology

examines the social forces that drive environmental degradation and responses to environmental issues. The course explores how environmental issues, such as climate change, fisheries collapse, or deforestation, are intertwined with systems of social power and inequality. Through this course, students will learn how a sociological perspective helps address the causes and potential solutions for environmental problems and conflicts.

CO:

SOCI 3040, SOCI 3150 and 3 additional credit hours in Sociology courses at the 3000 level, or permission of the course instructor, or completion of 18 credit hours in the Diploma in Environmental Humanities

PR:

SOCI 3040, SOCI 3150 and 3 additional credit hours in Sociology courses at the 3000 level, or permission of the course instructor, or completion of 18 credit hours in the Diploma in Environmental Humanities

SOCI 4107 Feminist Technologies

investigates the effects of technology in feminist social movements and technologies that exemplify feminist values and ideologies, particularly as they pertain to the Earth. Topics could include: ecofeminism and technology; assessing, designing, and building technologies from a feminist perspective; the gender politics of social-technological systems; information technologies in science; feminist geography; biotechnology and ecology; development in architecture and design. The course combines seminar discussions of reading with hands-on activities.

EQ:

Geography 4107

PR:

9 credit hours in any combination of Sociology, Gender Studies, Geography, Communication and Media Studies 2000, Communication and Media Studies 2001

SOCI 4200-4220 (Excluding 4201, 4203, 4204, 4208, 4212 and 4213) Special Topics in Sociology

will have topics to be studied announced by the Department.

PR:

SOCI 3040, 3150

SOCI 4201 The Sociology of Gender, Health and Risk

is a seminar course that critically examines how gender structures risk factors and health outcomes and shapes how we experience and understand bodies and minds in relation to health and risk. Topics may include transgender and transsexual health, masculinities and femininities, the body, mental health, leisure and sport, the health care system, and occupational health and safety.

PR:
SOCI 3040, 3150
SOCI 4203 Sociology of Time

is a seminar class exploring the social construction of time. Questions addressed include: What do we make of the past, present, and future? What are the meanings of time-reckoning systems? What role do these systems serve? The course will also expose students to how different sociological lenses have been applied to the sociology of time through key studies in the field.

PR:
SOCI 3040, 3150
SOCI 4205 Indigenous Peoples in the City

examines the migration and involvement of Indigenous Peoples to urban centres. Students will critically consider nationhood, affiliation, ethnicity, gender, and class as these structures relate co Indigenous Peoples, urban living, identity and culture. Students will further decolonize their understanding of Indigenous Peoples and participation in urban society.

SOCI 4208 Gender, Poverty and Homelessness

is a critical sociology seminar using an intersectional approach to examine issues confronting the wide diversity of people living in poverty in the contemporary Canadian welfare state. Topics include pathways to poverty, health and quality of life, impact of gender and other social locations on poverty, civil society responses, social policy and actions, and the provision of financial, human, and social program resources in Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador.

SOCI 4210 The Sociology of Child Sexual Abuse

is an advanced seminar that explores how sexual violence toward youth is constructed as a social problem. Topics include: theoretical and methodological explanations of child sexual abuse (including methodological issues on collecting data on youth, cross-cultural research), relationships between adult sexual violence and child sexual abuse, sexual perpetrators and pedophiles, the place of children in contemporary society, the experiences of child victims and professional responses to child sexual abuse.

PR:
SOCI 3040, 3150
SOCI 4212 Sociology of Policing

is a seminar course exploring the role policing plays in society, the social, economic, and political factors that shape policing; and the policies to improve policing. Topics may include popular views of the police, the use of force in arrest and public protest, investigative myths and effectiveness, community policing, police socialization, policing problems such as family violence, police misconduct, gender and diversity in police services and the expansion of private policing.

EQ:

Criminology 4212, the former Police Studies 4212

PR:

SOCI 1000 or the former SOCI 2000), Criminology 2400 (or the former Police Studies 1000 or the former Police Studies 2000) and 6 credit hours at the 3000 level in Criminology or Sociology courses

SOCI 4213 Sociology of Sexuality

explores the socially constructed nature of sexuality, and examines how concepts of sexuality are used in the current North American context as well as across different times and cultures. The course explores sex and sexuality in connection to community and identity, social problems, social control, and political resistance.

PR:
SOCI 3040, 3150
SOCI 4230 Gender and Development

is a seminar course focusing on theoretical and empirical explanations of how global development processes affect gender inequality and relations between men and women. The course provides students an understanding of how the theories, actors, and ongoing challenges of development interact with and work to shape socially constructed gender relations in a global perspective. Special attention is paid to how globalization influences gender in the international development context. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

CR:
the former SOCI 4204
PR:
SOCI 3040, 3150
SOCI 4995 Honours Essay

is a part of the honours program.


16.29.1 Criminology

In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Head of the Department.

A tentative list of upcoming Criminology course offerings can be found at www.mun.ca/hss/courses.php.

Criminology courses are designated by CRIM.

CRIM 1001 Introduction to Criminology

introduces students to criminological and sociological models and research methods for understanding the phenomenon of “crime”. As a background for developing theory, this course familiarizes students with the challenges associated with defining and researching “crime”. Along with a critical examination of the different theories and methods in criminology, students consider the implications for policy.

CO:

Sociology 1000, the former Sociology 2000

EQ:

the former Police Studies 2300, Sociology 1001, the former Sociology 2300

CRIM 2200 Introduction to Corrections

introduces students to the Correctional Systems in Canada and their role in Canadian Criminal Justice. Topics covered in this course include: the evolution of punishment and corrections in Canada, the purpose of prison, the classification of federal prisoners, the prisoner subculture or ‘inmate’ code, violence inside prisons, and community corrections after full custody incarceration.

EQ:

the former Police Studies 2200

PR:

CRIM 1001, the former Police Studies 2300, the former Sociology 2300

CRIM 2208 Homelessness and Social Control

examines and questions the dominant political-economic logics and social control strategies used to manage homelessness. It explores common strategies that attempt to supervise, regulate, and integrate impoverished populations into civil society and the market. This course also proposes promising future directions for homeless governance in Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador.

EQ:

Sociology 2208

PR:

CRIM 1001 or Sociology 1001 (or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former Sociology 2300), or Sociology 1000 or the former Sociology 2000

CRIM 2400 An Introduction to Policing

will introduce students to different theories and models of policing as a profession and area of research. It will examine the organization of police services, their mandate and operation and provide an overview of the history and development of policing in Canada. Examples from Newfoundland and Labrador will be used where appropriate, and the various roles and responsibilities of the police in society will be discussed. Other topics of study include police decision making, exercise of powers, use of discretion, recruitment and training, the professional role, organizational and operational stress and policing in a diverse society.

EQ:

the former Police Studies 1000, the former Police Studies 2000

CRIM 3000 Crime Victims and the Justice System

will provide an opportunity to explore contemporary victim issues, in particular, as they relate to enhancing police and criminal justice responses and sensitivity to the needs of victims. The course will explore different types of victimization, encourage critical analysis and understanding of the impact of the CJS on victims and the role of the victim in bringing about progressive and positive changes in the CJS. It will consider recent legislative developments, programs, services and emerging issues and discuss how victim engagement can promote public confidence in the administration of justice.

EQ:

the former Police Studies 3000

PR:

CRIM 1001 or Sociology 1001, or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former Sociology 2300, CRIM 2400 or the former Police Studies 1000 or the former Police Studies 2000

CRIM 3100 Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice

examines the gendered aspects of criminal offending, victimization, criminal justice responses (police, courts, corrections), and workers in the criminal justice system.

EQ:

the former Police Studies 3100

PR:

CRIM 1001 or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former Sociology 2300, CRIM 2400 or the former Police Studies 1000 or the former Police Studies 2000

CRIM 3290 Deviance

examines major sociological theories and methodological techniques central to the study of deviance and crime. The distribution, attributes and explanations of a variety of forms of deviance are examined, which may include violence, sexual deviance, delinquency, addiction, mental disorder, theft, organized crime, political deviance and corporate deviance.

EQ:

Sociology 3290

PR:

CRIM 1001 or Sociology 1001 or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former Sociology 2300, Sociology 1000 or the former Sociology 2000

CRIM 3306 Young People and the Youth Justice System

provides an introduction to the youth justice system. The course examines the evolution and impact of youth justice philosophy and legislation in Canada and the experiences of youth at various stages within the system. Topics may include: youth crime measurement, the social profile of youth involved in the justice system, information sources about youth crime, theories of youth delinquency, and issues affecting young people (e.g. homelessness, substance use, mental illness, gang involvement).

EQ:

the former Police Studies 3306, Sociology 3306

PR:

CRIM 1001 (or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former Sociology 2300), or Sociology 1001, CRIM 2400 (or the former Police Studies 1000 or the former Police Studies 2000), an additional 3 credit hours in CRIM or Sociology courses at the 2000 level

CRIM 3395 Criminal Justice

provides an introduction to the criminological and sociological perspectives on our system of formal social control (police, courts, corrections). Special attention is directed at how social structure and social inequality (class, ethnicity and race, gender) influence criminal justice decisions. Topics discussed include public opinion on crime and criminal justice, offenders and victims in the system, consensus and conflict in the creation of criminal law, finding a delicate balance between police powers for crime control and democratic rights, types of sentencing options and rationales, and the dual and conflicting goals of prisons and alternatives to incarceration.

EQ:

the former Police Studies 3395, Sociology 3395

PR:

CRIM 1001 or Sociology 1001 (or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former Sociology 2300), and CRIM 3000 (or the former Police Studies 3000)

CRIM 3500 Investigative Interviewing

will introduce students to investigative interviewing. It covers a range of topics that will help develop and/or improve the interviewing skills of those working in various disciplines where professional interviewing skills are essential.

EQ:

the former Police Studies 3500

PR:

CRIM 2400 (or the former Police Studies 1000 or the former Police Studies 2000)

CRIM 4000 Advanced Issues in Policing

provides discussion of aspects of policing, including powers of search and seizure, arrest and release, interviewing and interrogation, in light of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Police misconduct, abuse of power, the police role in false confessions and wrongful convictions, and techniques that contribute to these will also be examined. Topics include knowledge required for different types of offences (e.g. drugs, cybercrime, sex work), monitoring special events, and policing diverse communities.

EQ:

the former Police Studies 4000

PR:

CRIM 1001 (or the former Police Studies 2300) or Sociology 1001 (or the former Sociology 2300), and CRIM 2400 (or the former Police Studies 1000 or the former Police Studies 2000), and 6 credit hours at the 3000-level in Criminology courses

CRIM 4001 Police Decision Making and Ethics

examines the ethical challenges, dilemmas and issues involved in different aspects of policing both at the individual and organizational level. Different philosophical theories are reviewed along with the research literature on police deviance and crime. Problems of definition and measurement are considered along with the policy implications of research for achieving higher and more consistent standards of police ethics.

EQ:

the former Police Studies 4001

PR:

CRIM 1001 or Sociology 1001 (or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former Sociology 2300), CRIM 2400 (or the former Police Studies 1000 or the former Police Studies 2000), and 6 credit hours at the 3000-level in Criminology or Sociology courses

CRIM 4080 Advanced Topics in Criminology

covers an array of theoretical and empirical developments in sociology and criminology that cross boundaries within the diverse systems of criminal justice, the community and society more broadly. Special emphases will be placed on the experiences of those in the criminal justice system - as victims, offenders, and professionals - and theories of desistance, as well as the intersection of gender with race, ethnicity and class.

EQ:

Sociology 4080

PR:

6 credit hours in CRIM or Sociology courses. Enrollment priority will be given to students who have declared a Sociology Major and/or the Criminology Major or Certificate programs.

CRIM 4099 Victimology

introduces students to the sociological study of the victims of crime. Along with examining the history of victimology and the current official data on victims, the course considers the individual and social consequences of victimization and the victims’ responses to those consequences. This includes a critical examination of the role and impact of various official agencies and the psychiatric profession in processing victims.

EQ:

Sociology 4099

PR:

CRIM 1001 or Sociology 1001 (or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former Sociology 2300), Sociology 3040, 3150

CRIM 4100-4110 Special Topics

will cover special topics related to policing and will be announced by the Program Director.

EQ:

the former Police Studies 4100-4110

PR:

CRIM 1001 (or the former Police Studies 2300 or the former Sociology 2300), CRIM 2400 (or the former Police Studies 1000 or the former Police Studies 2000), and 3 credit hours at the 3000-level in Criminology courses

CRIM 4212 Sociology of Policing

is a seminar course exploring the role policing plays in society, the social, economic, and political factors that shape policing; and the policies to improve policing. Topics may include popular views of the police, the use of force in arrest and public protest, investigative myths and effectiveness, community policing, police socialization, policing problems such as family violence, police misconduct, gender and diversity in police services and the expansion of private policing.

EQ:

the former Police Studies 4212, Sociology 4212

PR:

Sociology 1000 (or the former Sociology 2000), CRIM 2400 (or the former Police Studies 1000 or the former Police Studies 2000), and 6 credit hours at the 3000-level in Criminology or Sociology courses

CRIM 4995 Honours Essay

is part of the honours program.

AN = Additional notes.

AR = Attendance requirement as noted.

CH = Credit hours: unless otherwise noted, a course normally has a credit value of 3 credit hours.

CO = Co-requisite(s): course(s) listed must be taken concurrently with or successfully completed prior to the course being described.

CR = Credit restricted: The course being described and the course(s) listed are closely related but not equivalent.  Credit is limited to one of these courses.  Normally, these courses cannot be substituted, one for the other, to satisfy program requirements.

EQ = Equivalent: the course being described and the course(s) listed are equal for credit determination.  Credit is limited to one of these courses.  These courses can be substituted, one for the other, to satisfy program requirements.

LC = Lecture hours per week: lecture hours are 3 per week unless otherwise noted.

LH = Laboratory hours per week.

OR = Other requirements of the course such as tutorials, practical sessions, or seminars.

PR = Prerequisite(s): course(s) listed must be successfully completed prior to commencing the course being described.

UL = Usage limitation(s) as noted.

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