SOC 225 - Criminology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Examination and attempted explanation of crime and juvenile delinquency, with an analysis of the social processes leading to criminal behaviour.

SOC 260 - Inequality and Social Stratification

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Introduction to the study of structured social inequalities and poverty; major theoretical approaches; findings from key empirical studies, with emphasis on Canada. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or consent of instructor.

SOC 486 - Sociology of Mental Health and Illness

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Sociological aspects of mental health and illness. Includes historical perspectives, diagnostic issues, and perspectives on causation and treatment. Prerequisite: SOC 224 or 382 or consent of instructor.

SOC 241 - Social Psychology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the study of individual and group behaviour observed in social processes. Prerequisites: SOC 100, or PSYCH 104 or 105, or consent of instructor. Note: SOC 241 and PSYCH 241 may not both be taken for credit.