Student Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and explain sociological theories of deviance and conformity through academic research, in-class discussions, written assignments, and other methods as necessary
2. Describe and identify the influences of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, nation, and other factors in defining social deviance and social control.
3. Describe how various sociological theories explain deviance and conformity.
4. Identify important ethics and methods issues that arise in the study of deviance and conformity.Course Description This course is designed to provide an overview of the study of deviance and social control from multiple sociological perspectives. The instructor will present how sociologists research deviance and social control and the ethical issues involved in studying human subjects involved in these activities. The course also examines central sociological theories for understanding the causes of deviant behavior.