This course examines in depth the penal social control agencies of the police, the courts, and the correctional system both from ideological and operational points of view. The effects on the individual and society of these mechanisms as well as alternative approaches to formal control mechanisms are examined. Topics in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies. Topics in Social Psychology. With consent of the graduate advisor, this course may be taken for a letter grade to satisfy required seminars in the period of specialization if regular seminars are not available.
Course is repeatable.
Research Topics in Sociology. A series of lecture by guests, staff, and advanced graduate students on research topics in Sociology. May be repeated for credit. Research for Thesis or Dissertation. Course is repeatable.