CRIM 300 - Criminology

Criminologists study the causes of crime, as well as the consequences and prevention of criminal behavior. In this course students will compare and contrast theories of crime causation from sociological, psychological, and biological perspectives. They will interpret data on who commits crime, under what conditions. Additionally, they will assess the impacts of crime on communities and society with an emphasis on the relationship between social inequality and crime.
Prerequisites CRIM-100
Credits: 3