SOCI 2336 - Criminology

Credits: 3
The course surveys various theories of crime, with an emphasis on understanding the social causes of criminal behavior. The techniques for measuring crime as a social phenomenon and the characteristics of criminals are examined. This course addresses crime types (such as consensual or white-collar crimes), the criminal justice system, and other social responses to crime.

Lecture Hrs. = 3, Lab Hrs. = 0
Prerequisite: ENRD 402 or equivalent