SOC 245 - Criminology

3 Credit(s)

Criminology is an introductory course to the study of crime and criminal behavior with special emphasis on theories of crime and delinquency causation, rates and extent of crime, and social control agents (i.e., the police, courts, and “corrections”). Special topics examined may include gangs, white-collar crimes, property crimes, victimless crimes, and organized crime.

Prerequisite(s):
SOC 201