SOC 200 Deviance and Social Control

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. critically evaluate various theoretical perspectives on crime and deviance;
2. develop awareness of environmental issues and sustainable solutions;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the influences of sociological theories on the Canadian criminal justice system;
4. demonstrate an understanding of the specific forms of deviance and crime;
5. demonstrate their ability to generate written arguments supported with quality academic materials from appropriate databases;
6. research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications;
7. synthesize and summarize literature and data;
8. demonstrate developing problem solving skills;
9. demonstrate collaborative skills in a multi-cultural environment;
10. acknowledge Indigenous ways of knowing and being;
11. demonstrate critical thinking skills and formulate your ideas both verbally and in written form; and
12. exhibit professional behaviours such as respect for colleagues, punctuality, willingness to think independently, and pride in presentation of work.