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LS 222Juvenile Delinquency

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Legal Studies
Cross-listed
SOC 222

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

A systematic analysis and criticism is presented of biological, psychological, psychoanalytical, and sociological theories of juvenile delinquency. Attention is given to statistics and contemporary research with special emphasis on the distribution and types of delinquent subcultures.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
    • SOC101R - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Reviewed on UW Flow

90% liked it85% easy75% useful

From 10 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Ended the course with a low 90. Found the material super interesting (although it is very theoretical). Stacey is AMAZING and helps explain the concepts in an easier way. Wasn't a huge fan of the textbook but the lectures made up for it. Very fun course.

    Dec 2021 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • theories can be a bit tricky. boring at times but Stacey makes the in-person experience entertaining and able to understand.

    Nov 2021 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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