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Victimology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWeFr 2p.m. – 2:50p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0042 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWeFr 2p.m. – 2:50p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0042
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course examines criminal victimization including the measurement of victimization, the scope of the problem, and how victimization differs from its portrayal in the media. This class will consider questions such as why victimization occurs, who is most at risk to be victimized, and what factors are associated with fear of crime. We will also examine topics such as the victim's role in the criminal justice process, the role of various occupations in working with victims, the consequences of victimization, how to reduce victimization risk, and strategies to minimize harm resulting from criminal victimization.

Prerequisites

SOCIOL 101 and SOCIOL 262.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0042

Enrolled / Capacity

33 / 35

Status

Open

Instructor

Claire Venables

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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