SOC 254: Criminology at York College
3 credits · Spring 2027
Criminology (SOC 254) at York College has 1 way to take it in Spring 2027. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.
The professor is: Esther Kreider Verhalle.
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Requirements
PREREQUISITE: SOC 101
About this course
This course is an introduction to the field of criminology. Students will examine the major theoretical issues, empirical explanations, and history of the study of crime through a sociological lens. The lectures and readings will encourage students to think critically about the central perspectives and issues in criminology. Topics covered include theories of crime causation, the politics and social policy surrounding crime prevention, the intersection of race, gender, andcrime, historical crime data and trends, the criminal justice system, and victimology.
Professors for SOC 254 at York, Spring 2027
- Esther Kreider VerhalleChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.0 (19) · difficulty 3.0/5 · 70% would take again
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SOC 254 sections, times and seats
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Questions about SOC 254 at York
- Who teaches SOC 254 at York in Spring 2027?
- Esther Kreider Verhalle is listed for Spring 2027. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is SOC 254 at York hard?
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