SSCI 3024U – Criminal Gangs

This course examines the variety and extent of criminal gang activity. It will offer an analysis of the definitions of gangs, theoretical models used in the study of gangs, the social context that leads to gang formation, variations in gang structures and purposes, and various methods for controlling and policing gangs in Canada and elsewhere.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (two of SSCI 2900U or SSCI 2910U or SSCI 2920U or LGLS 2940U), (two of SSCI 2820U or SSCI 2830U or SSCI 2850U or LGLS 2200U or PSYC 2030U)