SOC 314 - Law and Society

Presents a sociological perspective on law and the legal system in the United States and other societies. Topics include problems in defining law, sociological theories of the origins and consequences of law, international differences in modes of dispute resolution, the relation between law and social change, studies of the legal profession and legal discretion in the criminal justice system. Credit cannot be earned for both CRJ 314 and SOC 314.

Core Curriculum/Core Requirements: None

Prerequisites: SOC 101 or CRJ 11 or permission

Course Typically Offered: Spring

Credits: 3