SOC 387Criminal Justice Institutions

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Sociology
Cross-listed: LS 387

When it runs

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The societal context of policing, courts, and corrections is examined to understand how social control and the law are used in the criminal justice system. Special emphasis is placed on the socio-economic, legal, political, and situational environment that shapes responses to different categories of offenders and offences.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
  - SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
  - SOC101R - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
- Students must be in level 3A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention SOC 387, November 2021 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.

Spring 2022

May 5, 2022 Bird Courses Any Year 4 points, 11 comments

“What’re some really easy bird courses in the Arts’ department? Can be at any level (Already took LS299 and found it really easy)”

u/okaypriority2180: “found SOC 387 really easy online W22 (not sure if its going to be the same though...) it was 20 questions, a group peoject/presentation, then 4 reading reflections due like months apart and then a final essay. …”

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Fall 2021

Nov 23, 2021 LS/SOC 387 Complaining Thread 0 points, 0 comments

u/Oneinamelon_21: “Wheres our lecture material at?”