SOC 104: Tabloid Justice at John Jay College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Tabloid Justice (SOC 104) at John Jay College has 4 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 4 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Kevin Johnson and Natalie Jordan.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Kevin Johnson ranks chillest (Chill) and Natalie Jordan least chill (Busy).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
This course is open only to freshman students entering their first or second semester. If you believe that you are eligible, please contact First Year Programs at UGF@jjay.cuny.edu.This section is part of a linked cohort open only to incoming freshman students. Students must register for the following linked sections: SOC 104-FY63 ENG 101-FY59 If you believe you are eligible, please contact ugf@jjay.cuny.edu
About this course
This course challenges students to examine their own perceptions and understandings of contemporary crime-related problems through the sociological study of sensationalistic media coverage of crimes, scandals, and disasters. Using international examples, it explores the history of sensationalism, how it has evolved over time with technological and economic changes in the media landscape, and why it continues to matter to justice advocates. It examines how sensationalism shapes public fears, reinforces social divisions in society, and affects public perceptions of justice and public confidence in the criminal justice system.
Best professors for SOC 104 at John Jay, Fall 2026
- Kevin JohnsonChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
3 sections · 1 open · ★ 4.8 (42) · difficulty 1.3/5 · 95% would take again
- Natalie JordanChill Rank 4 of 5: Busylimited data?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 3.2 (6) · difficulty 3.0/5 · 33% would take again
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
SOC 104 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:57 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about SOC 104 at John Jay
- Who teaches SOC 104 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
- Kevin Johnson and Natalie Jordan are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is SOC 104 at John Jay hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.1 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a SOC 104 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.