SOCY-297 Introduction to Criminology Correction

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080.
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