2017-2018 Graduate Bulletin

CRJ 701 Sociology of Crime

30 HOURS PLUS CONFERENCES

Analyzes the social origins of criminal behavior and the impact of crime on society. Examines the various categories of deviant, delinquent and criminal behaviors, and explores attempts to control such behavior socially and legally. Focuses on connections between social institutions, social problems and illegal activities, and the response of the public to the threat of crime.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None