SOC 319 Criminal Behavior (SS)

This course provides an analysis of crime and criminals from a sociological perspective. Topics discussed in this course include: techniques for measuring criminal behavior; theoretical attempts to account for criminal behavior; and an analysis of various types of crimes.

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Evaluate both historical and contemporary explanations of crime and criminal behavior.
3. Assess the ability of social science theories to explain crime and delinquency.
4. Assess the strengths and limitations associated with proposals to reduce crime.