SOCY3000 · Sociology

Crime and Punishment

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Alyssa Goldman

Associate Professor, Sociology Department

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.8
Course: 4.8

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Alyssa Goldman

Associate Professor, Sociology Department

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.8
Course: 4.8

About this course

This course will examine major themes and insights in the areas of crime and criminal justice. The first half of the course will orient students with foundational theories of criminology, and review how these theories have informed recent empirical developments within the field. The second half of the course will focus on the American criminal justice system, with emphasis on how policy changes since the 1970s have driven an expansion in incarceration and other criminal justice sanctions in the United States, as well as the social consequences of such changes for individuals, families, and communities.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.91 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.55 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.71 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.75 / 5

Weekly effort: ~3 hours

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Evaluation history 4 terms

All available terms for SOCY3000. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2023	1	4.7	4.7
Spring 2022	1	4.8	4.8
Fall 2021	1	5.0	5.0
Fall 2020	1	4.7	4.9