Criminology and Criminal Justice

NOTE: See the beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.

CRIM1603Introduction to Criminology (Cross-Listed: SOCI 1603)3 ch
Explores the subject matter of criminology and its relationship to other academic disciplines. Examines different concepts and terms commonly used in criminology, the specificity of criminology, relationship between theory and practice, the history and evolution of criminological thought, and the methods of investigation into criminal behaviour. The practical applications of criminology and the foundations of a modern criminal justice policy is also discussed. NOTE: Credit can be obtained for only one of CRIM 1603, SOCI 1603, and SOCI 3603.
CRIM2015Introduction to the Canadian Criminal Justice System (Cross-Listed: SOCI 2015)3 ch [W]
Introduces the Canadian Criminal Justice System (CCJS). The CCJS is comprised of various organizations of the federal, provincial, and municipal governments that respond to crime. Follows the accused through the various instances within the CCJS: police, courts, prosecution, sentencing, and corrections. Examines how the CCJS operates in the Canadian context and explores the larger functions it serves. The overall objective is to understand the role played by CCJS in Canada and to develop a critical analysis of responses to crime. NOTE: Credit can be obtained for only one of CRIM 2015 and SOCI 2015. 
CRIM2563Violence and Society (Cross-Listed: SOCI 2563)3 ch [W]
Introduces a broad range of violent crimes from sociological perspectives. Includes a survey of political violence such as genocide, the holocaust, state and anti-state terrorism; analysis of hate crimes and various types of homicide such as serial murder, mass murder, and thrill killings; examination of various manifestations of violence against women such as mass and date rape; exploration of kinds of assault such as physical assault, spousal battery, and child abuse; and robbery. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 2563, SOCI 1563, and SOCI 2563.
CRIM2573Social Networks (Cross-Listed: SOCI 2573)3 ch [W]
Provides a conceptual introduction to the theories and methods related to the social scientific study of networks through an in-depth examination of application(s) and insights related to issues such as health, crime/deviance, online social networks, corporations, social movements, terrorism, social support, and more. Social Network analysis is a research method that allows social scientists to understand patterns of relations between various actors and organizations. Using both qualitative and quantitative data, social network analysis examines relations, interactions, roles, and affiliations that influence the structure of organizations and behaviours of individuals using diverse methodologies. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 2573 and SOCI 2573. 
CRIM2575Terrorism (Cross-Listed: SOCI 2575) 3 ch [W]
Introduces the social-scientific study of terrorism, examining the theories, social dynamics, and historical contexts related to politically and ideologically inspired violence. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 2575 and SOCI 2575. 
CRIM2603Sociology of Deviance (Cross-Listed: SOCI 2603)3 ch [W]
Examines the elements and patterns of deviance, basic principles of both normative and deviant behaviour, and the institutionalization of each. Examples of specific areas and types of deviance are studied in some detail. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 2603 and SOCI 2603.
CRIM2613Youth Justice (Cross-Listed: SOCI 2613)3 ch [W]
Examines the history of juvenile delinquency, its incidence, its causes, and the methods of investigation. Deals with agencies involved in the adjudication and treatment of juvenile and youthful offenders. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 2613 and SOCI 2613.
CRIM2663Social Perspectives on Victimology (Cross-Listed: SOCI 2663)3 ch [W]
Provides an opportunity to explore different froms of victimization in the Canadian context, examine various groups of victims and vulnerable populations, and define who victims are. Explore victimization by the criminal justice system, which includes reporting to the police, the investigation, the court process, etc. Focuses on various types of victims in society, such as Indigenous people of Canada and vulnerable populations. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 2663 and SOCI 2663.
CRIM3385Sociology of Policing and Security (Cross-Listed: SOCI 3385)3 ch [W]
Approaches the field of policing and security studies from a critical interdisciplinary perspective. Examines key theoretical perspectives and debates about policing and security and their roles in shaping social, political, and economic relations. Surveys the historical emergence, organization, and practices of the police institution in the context of nation-state formation and interlocking systems of capitalism, colonialism, patriarchy, and racism. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 3385 and SOCI 3385.
CRIM3613Theories and Perspectives in Criminology (Cross-Listed: SOCI 3613)3 ch [W]
Examines the historical development of criminological theory and the cause of crime. Deals with criminal causation theories and with an evaluation of the theories and purposes of punishment. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 3613 and SOCI 3613. Students who have completed SOCI 3610 or its equivalent may not receive credit for SOCI 3613. 
CRIM3623White Collar Crime (Cross-Listed: SOCI 3623)3 ch [W]
Provides an analysis of the organized abuses of institutionalized power, particularly on the part of corporations and governments. The problem of controlling corporate and governmental deviance is also discussed as organizations pose prevention and control problems which are different from those involving individual deviants. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 3623 and SOCI 3623.
CRIM3634Violence against Women (Cross-Listed: FVI 3634 and SOCI 3634)3 ch [W]
Examines issues pertaining to violence against women in Western society, including gender socialization, gender dynamics in dating and family relationships, private versus public, the contributions of social institutions (e.g., sports, the media, schools, the workplace, the military, the medical system, and the legal and criminal justice systems), and the special vulnerability of women in marginalized groups. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 3634, FVI 3634, and SOCI 3634. 
CRIM3636Restorative Justice (Cross-Listed: SOCI 3636)3 ch [W]
Examines the paradigms of both restorative and transformative justice. Reviews criminal justice systems in post-industrial societies with a focus on punishment as the principal response to crime. Contrasts restorative justice with the current paradigm of retributive justice. Discusses victims, offenders, and the community within the context of the failure of the retributive system in meeting its responsibilities towards them. Critically analyses prisons, limitations of restorative justice models and programs, and Indigenous traditions in community justice. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 3636 and SOCI 3636.
CRIM3662Understanding Genocide (Cross-Listed: SOCI 3662)3 ch [W]
Violence is central in society, and genocide is one of its most destructive manifestations. Genocides are perpetrated to excluse or remove a group on the grounds of ethnicity, race, or political or religious affiliations. Genocide is a crime against humanity, and it manifests itself around the world. Using the Genocide Convention of the United Nations, this course explores different types of genocide (biological, physical, and cultural). The overall objective is to understand what factors lead one group of people to the killing of members of another particular group. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 3662 and SOCI 3662. 
CRIM4301Topics in Criminology & Socio-legal Studies (Cross-Listed: SOCI 4301) 3 ch [W]
Engages in an advanced in-depth analysis of topics in the field of criminology and their social and political implications. The focus of the course will vary from year to year. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 4301 and SOCI 4301.
CRIM4337Legal Responses to Family Violence (Cross-Listed: SOCI 4337)3 ch [W]
Explores the successes, challenges, and failures of legal responses to domestic violence. Why has the legal system had difficulty responding effectively to domestic violence? Does it have something to do with the nature of law, the nature of gender, and the nature of social science and social change? What happens when law is confronted by changing social conceptions of gender, of children, of the roles of men and women? Does culture matter? Do new multi-disciplinary, collaborative judicial initiatives offer promise or peril? Students review legal cases and socio-legal research in order to search for answers to such questions. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 4337 and SOCI 4337.
CRIM4355Sociology of Law (Cross-Listed: SOCI 4355)3 ch [W]
Provides a sociological analysis of law in modern society, including discussion of legal theory, sociological and feminist criticisms of law, law as a means of social control and change, socio-legal research into the processes used by the legal system and its alternatives (such as mediation, restorative justice models, victim-offender reconciliation programs) to resolve disputes, and the abilities of the legal system and its alternatives to offer justice to the disadvantaged. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 4355 and SOCI 4355. 
CRIM4513Inequality and Social Justice (Cross-Listed: SOCI 4513) 3 ch [W]
Provides a sociological examination of current perspectives, responses, and debates about the meaning of equality and the just society. Possible topics include the shift from individual rights to collective rights and competition and cooperation at a macro and a micro level. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 4513 and SOCI 4513.
CRIM4573Social Network Analysis (Cross-Listed: SOCI 4573)3 ch [W]
Provides instruction on the core methodological skills related to the social-scientific study of networks as well as familiarity with social network analysis software. The methods used to conduct social network analysis (SNA) focus on gathering and applying data on relations, interactions, flows, roles, and affiliations, which are then used to conduct sociometric tests that provide insight into the overall influence and structure of social networks, groups embedded within networks, and how individuals fit within networks. Focuses on the applied knowledge of social network analysis. A mathematical or statistical background is not required. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 4573 and SOCI 4573. 
CRIM4585Organized Crime (Cross-Listed: SOCI 4585)3 ch [W]
Takes a sociological and criminological approach to understanding core concepts and theories of organized crime. Provides familiarity with, and a conceptual overview of, the various forms and incarnations of organized crime, ranging from street gangs to highly complex and sophisticated transnational criminal organizations. NOTE: Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 4585 and SOCI 4585.