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Criminology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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TBA		 Online 3 $1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current students)
Date
-
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current 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.

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 2, 6 weeks

Class Dates

-

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

24 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Jacqueline Lageson

Tuition*

$1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current 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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