Criminology
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Overview
Subject area
CRJ
Catalog Number
102
Course Title
Criminology
Department(s)
Description
This is an introductory and foundational course in the study of crime and justice. It is designed to introduce students to the various historical and contemporary theories and empirical research used to understand deviant and criminal behavior. This course takes a critical approach to the study of the definition and measurement of crime, as well as applications of these theories to practice and in policy. Offending and victimization, as these relate to specificcrime types (i.e., white collar crime, violent crime, sex crime, drug related crimes, etc.) will be explored.
Typically Offered
All Terms
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
030251