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Criminology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
University Hall Y03-3370 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y03-3370
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course examines sociological perspectives on why crime occurs, including the causes of crime, who commits crime, why some places have more crime that others, and how we can reduce crime. In this class, we will examine the historical foundations of crime, theoretical explanations for offending, and the measurement of crime. Additional topics may include juvenile delinquency, victimization, media portrayal of crime, and social and criminal justice responses to offending.

Prerequisites

SOCIOL 101

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details