CJ& 112 - Criminology

5 Credits

This is in an introductory course to criminology. This class will focus on how to define crime, theories about why crime is committed, and methods to study crime.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve All students interested in the field of criminal justice or criminology.
Active Date 20190531T14:56:39

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Transferable Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Definitions of crime

- Historical perspectives on crime

- Cross-cultural perspectives on crime

- Crime measurement and methods

- Theories about why crimes are committed (neoclassical, biosocial, psychological, social structure, social process, and developmental theories)

- Recent trends in criminology: victimology, restorative justice, and terrorism

Student Learning Outcomes
Compare and contrast theories about why crimes are committed.

Compare and contrast rates of crime and crime theory from a historical and cross-cultural perspective.

Assess key methods for studying crime to determine appropriate use and limitations.

Describe several recent trends in criminology, such as victimology, restorative justice, and terrorism.