CRJ 200 - Criminology

STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Study crime and criminals; causes of criminal behavior; theories of punishment, correction, and rehabilitation; police and court procedures; the disposition of offenders; “penal” institutions; and prevention.

Course Learning Outcomes

Explain the interdisciplinary science of Criminology.
Apply the theoretical explanations to crime typology, offenders, and victims.
Identify the link between theory, criminal justice practices, and public policy.