Academic Catalog

CJ140 Introduction to Criminology

This course introduces the student to the dynamic field of criminology that changes constantly with each release of major research studies, Supreme Court rulings, and governmental policy, not to mention the current events of everyday life. Criminologists spend their career trying to understand what drives people to commit crime. This introductory course will provide insights into the answers, and will help students to think critically about law and justice. At the end of this course, students should have developed a critical perspective toward the social and legal institutions entrusted with crime control.

Credits

3

Offered

Online