SOC 150: Criminology at Hostos Community College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Criminology (SOC 150) at Hostos Community College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.
The professor is: Marta Rivera.
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Requirements
Pre-Requisite: ENG 110 AND SOC 101
About this course
This course is designed to introduce students to the various theories of criminology. The course will examine current theories about the nature and causes of criminal and deviant behavior and its relationship to the definition of crime and to the legal system. The impact of theories and empirical research on public policy designed to punish and deter crime will be discussed. The significance of criminological theories will be assessed within the context of the social, economic and political environment that influences the behavior of individuals, groups and institutions as well as the consequences of criminalizing behavior on various subgroups.
Professors for SOC 150 at Hostos CC, Fall 2026
- Marta RiveraChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 2.5 (88) · difficulty 3.9/5 · 24% would take again
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SOC 150 sections, times and seats
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Questions about SOC 150 at Hostos CC
- Who teaches SOC 150 at Hostos CC in Fall 2026?
- Marta Rivera is listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is SOC 150 at Hostos CC hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.9 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a SOC 150 section is full?
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