The Sociology of Violence
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
3739
Career
Undergraduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Description
The threat of violence is a significant concern for individuals in many societies. In this course, violence will be studied as a social phenomenon. Topics of particular concern include: family violence, gang violence and terrorism.

Outcomes: Students learn to examine the causes of violence from a sociological perspective: They also learn methods to reduce violence and the harm it causes.
Requirement Designation
Service Learning
Class Attributes
Engaged Learning
Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies
Urban Studies
Class Notes
This class satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement in the Service Learning category.
Class Actions
Look up course materials
Class Details
Instructor(s)
Elfriede Wedam
Meets
TuTh 4:15PM - 5:30PM
Dates
01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Room
TBA
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Lake Shore Campus
Location
Lake Shore Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
0
Seats Open
18
Class Capacity
18
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0