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TRENTU.CA / Sociology / Program / Plans of Study / Specialization in Socio-Legal Studies

Specialization in Socio-Legal Studies

A sociological approach to the study of crime and punishment explores the influence of social inequality as a cause of crime, and how criminals and victims are treated by the criminal justice system. Students will learn about homelessness, the criminalization of women, restorative justice and Indigenous peoples. As well, students will have opportunities for independent research with faculty members in their honours year.

This specialization is available to students pursuing a single or joint-major Honours degree in Sociology.

For more detailed descriptions of the courses listed below please visit: https://www.trentu.ca/sociology/program/course-listing

Required Courses

SOCI 2220H - Social Inequality

SOCI 2615H - Crime & Society

SOCI 2610H - Deviance & Social Control

​SOCI-CAST-GESO 4110H - Legal Research Methods

SOCI 4270H - Sociology of Law

Students must also complete 2 courses from the following list:

SOCI 3601H - Critical Criminology

SOCI 3250H - Sociological Perspectives on Homelessness

GESO-SOCI-CAST 3966H - Criminalizing & Punishing Women

GESO-SOCI-CAST-POST 3962H - Gender, Sexualities, and the Law

 

 

Criminology and Social Justice

Criminology and Social Justice

A sociological approach to the study of crime and punishment explores the influence of social inequality as a cause of crime, and how criminals and victims are treated by the criminal justice system.

Specialization in Socio-Legal Studies

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  • Plans of Study
    • Specialization in Health Studies
    • Specialization in Social Justice & Equity Studies
    • Specialization in Socio-Legal Studies
    • Business and Work
    • Critical Sexuality and Gender Studies
    • Education
    • Global Perspectives
    • Media and Popular Culture
    • Research and Critical Thought
  • General Program
  • Course Listing

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