CJ 350 - Criminology

(3 Credits)

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of causes of crime and the criminal mindset. This study of Criminology will include biological, psychological, and sociological theories of crime causation, as well as a history of its study. Specific crimes that are illustrative of main theories will be reviewed, as well as discussion on the ultimate issue of Criminology, crime reduction.

Prerequisite(s): CJ 150 , SOC 161