Description
The Sociology of Violence
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.
Details
Grading Basis
Graded
Units
3
Component
Lecture - Required
Course Attributes
Peace,Justice&Conflict Studies
Urban Studies
Offering
Course
SOCL 216
Academic Group
College of Arts and Sciences
Academic Organization
Sociology