Criminology (SOC 0350 (UG16))
Term: Spring Term 2017 (UNDG)
Schedule
Tue-Thu, 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM (1/7/2017 - 5/10/2017) Location: MAIN (Henry Givens Admin Bldg 215 - Lecture Only)
Description
This course has two basic goals; the examination of the theoretical arguments for crime and criminal behavior; and the analysis of crime and public policy. The first part of the course will examine the various theories that comprise the three broad groups of theory in criminology; criminal behavior as freely chosen; criminal behavior as caused by conditions beyond the control of the individual; and the behavior of criminal law. The second part is concerned with the responses of society, as reflected in public policy, to the issue of crime and criminal behavior.