CJ& 112 - Criminology

5 Credits

This is in an introductory course to criminology. This class will explore different theories for how crime is defined and theories about why crimes are committed.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Online

Designed to Serve All students interested in the field of criminal justice or criminology.
Active Date 20250401T11:44:45

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Transferable Elective Yes
Course Outline

Definitions of crime
Measuring Crime and methods
Historical explanations of crime
Criminological Theories (Biological, Psychological, Strain, Cultural Deviance, Subcultures, Social Control, Labeling, Place-based theories, Victimization theories)

Student Learning Outcomes
Compare and contrast criminological theories.

Describe the evolution of criminological thought.

Identify key methods for studying and measuring crime and their appropriate use and limitations.

Identify key characteristics of the major criminological theories.