CRMJ 2400 Criminology
This course provides a survey of the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, together with the major approaches to causation, apprehension, control and treatment. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- To introduce the student to the various approaches as to the cause, "cure", and prevention of crime,
- Exposure to major crime causation theories, such as classical, positivist, biological, sociological, psychological etc.
- Views on prevention, punishment and treatment of offenders
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Define Criminology and discuss its historical and philosophical foundations.
2. Analyze the impact that the study and understanding of criminology has had on the development and practices of institutions and organizations in the criminal justice fields.
3. Relate information about major theories of crime causation.
4. Compare and contrast various theories on crime causation and various theories and practices related to crime prevention.
5. Explain the major approaches to causation, apprehension, control and treatment.
6. Examine the sources of and collection of data relating to appropriate topics.
7. Apply crime typologies
Other Information
Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:
See instructor for required course textbook.