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University of Pittsburgh Johnstown    
2026-2027 Johnstown Campus Catalog 
  
 
  Jul 13, 2026
 
2026-2027 Johnstown Campus Catalog
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SOC 1150 - SOCIOLOGY OF LAW


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the sociological study of the law and legal institutions through an exploration of legal culture and the rule of law. The purpose of the course is to gain an understanding of how scholars have examined law-related phenomena to increase the understanding of broader social and cultural issues that influence the law and are influenced by the law. Students will be expected to gain an appreciation of the law as a complex, dynamic process that is part of the culture and society in which it exists.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CRIM 0715 or PS 0206 or SOC 0100


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