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Apr 29, 2024
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2019-2020 Archived Catalog
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SOCY-297 Introduction to Criminology CorrectionCredits 3 / 3 Contact Hours Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. An analysis of the history and contemporary causes of crime. A review of a broad spectrum of subjects involving the criminal justice system through lectures and current readings and research.
Course Outcomes
- Examine the history, organization, and application of the field of criminology
- Analyze the process by which crime trends and patterns are measured
- Identify the functions and definitions of criminal law
- Apply sociological theories explaining criminal behavior
- Relate social structure and social process theories to social policy
- Summarize social conflict theories and the contributions of theorists responsible for their development
- Distinguish between the dynamics and forms of violent crime and property crime
- Relate white collar and organized crime to the criminal justice system
- Evaluate the victim’s role in the criminal justice system
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