Sociology of Deviance Course
Explore how and why deviance emerges in urban youth, connect classic sociological theories to real cases, assess harm and ethics, and design evidence-based interventions tailored for humanities professionals working with communities.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Sociology of Deviance Course offers a concise, practice-focused overview of deviant behavior in urban contexts. You will study core theories, youth subcultures, and the difference between crime and norm violation, then apply this knowledge to a chosen case. Learn to gather and evaluate evidence, assess harm and ethics, and design realistic, research-based interventions and policy recommendations.
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Develop skills
- Apply core deviance theories: strain, labeling, conflict, and social control.
- Map urban deviance cases: actors, hotspots, timelines, and social reactions.
- Conduct rapid evidence reviews: data selection, source evaluation, and citation.
- Assess harms and ethics: stigma, inequality, surveillance, and policy side effects.
- Design practical interventions: prevention, urban design, and community strategies.
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