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SOC 227Criminology

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Sociology
Cross-listed
LS 227

When it runs

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

Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An examination of the major theories of crime causation and their implications for the development of social policy. Both historical and contemporary theories will be discussed.

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

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001337830 / 30Online or by arrangement

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00176440 / 55Online or by arrangement
LEC 701810145 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

61% liked it37% easy60% useful

From 23 ratings and 8 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • This class was genuinely so fun as long as you care about the content. If you don't care about the content then you might be a bit bored as class time is mostly lecture and occasionally there was a big in class assignment we would do. Allison was honestly great, so clear and a great lecturer, and she is super supportive. Tests weren't too hard, it was really just a fun class. You do look at about two or three real-life court cases and they can be a little intense, so I guess take that as a minor trigger warning. It is literally a criminology class though so like don't be stunned when you discuss murder and violence.

    Mar 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Took the course in-person in Winter 2023 with Chenier. The course covers the major types of crime and goes a bit into the motivations and theories for criminal behavior. There are tests every few weeks, and two written assignments. The first assignment is a short reflection, with the second one being a longer final essay.

    Sep 2023 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Buy the textbook. Lectures come straight from it. Do the reading and have a day off because you wont miss anything

    Nov 2022 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Very interesting class, the final paper is long but the topics are so fascinating that it doesn't feel like work

    Jul 2022 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Trying not to be a downer but this course sounds so cool that it misleads you into thinking you'll actually like it. Fight the urge to take the class with the interesting description and solid title because you'll most likely regret it, especially when studying for the impossible multiple choice tests.

    Aug 2015 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

4 posts and comments in 4 threads mention SOC 227, February 2014 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2019

Fall 2017

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Spring 2015

Winter 2014

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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