SOC 308: The Sociology of Violence at John Jay College
3 credits · Fall 2026
The Sociology of Violence (SOC 308) 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: Jacqueline Young, Remi Brulin, Timyiaka Noel, and Daniel Stageman.
Of the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, Jacqueline Young ranks chillest (Chill) and Timyiaka Noel least chill (Brutal).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
Prerequisite: ENG 201 + SOC 101 and Junior Standing
About this course
This course examines the changes in the methods, patterns, and meanings of violence. Special attention is paid to individual and collective violence in the streets, in schools, at home, within the media, by the police, by terrorists, and by the military. The major theories explaining the causes of violence, and important research about attitudes toward violence and the use of force to bring about change are reviewed.
Best professors for SOC 308 at John Jay, Fall 2026
- Jacqueline YoungChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.6 (39) · difficulty 2.1/5 · 88% would take again
- Remi BrulinChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 2.9 (32) · difficulty 3.4/5 · 39% would take again
- Timyiaka NoelChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 2.4 (12) · difficulty 3.8/5 · 25% would take again
- Daniel StagemanToo few ratings to rank
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.3 (2) · difficulty 2.5/5 · 100% 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 308 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 308 at John Jay
- Who teaches SOC 308 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
- Jacqueline Young, Remi Brulin, Timyiaka Noel, and Daniel Stageman are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is SOC 308 at John Jay hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.1 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a SOC 308 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.