Class Details

SOC 10
Crime and Criminology

Course Description

This course introduces the major types of crime and criminal behavior, examining demographics and measurement of crime, theories of causation and victimization, crime prevention, and crime control.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-04-06 to 2026-06-26.
Footnote:
SOC-10.-50Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

This course either has not submitted any materials to the bookstore for use or is using Open Education Resources. Please check with the instructor.

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Formerly

(Formerly SOC 073.)

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Also Listed As

SOC 10;

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

Cross Listed Course(s)

• ADMJ 10 - Crime and Criminology (4 Units)