Academic Calendar - 2025

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025
Western Main Campus

Sociology 4451F/G

POLICING AND SOCIETY


This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of policing through descriptive, empirical, and theoretical research. It offers a balanced overview of who the police are, what they do, and their interactions with different social institutions and groups. Special attention is given to problems and controversies related to policing.

Prerequisite(s): Registration in third year or above in any Department of Sociology module, or fourth year in any module.

Extra Information: 3 seminar hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY A i  
Subject Code: SOCIOLOG