NWCCD 2023-2024 Catalog 
    
    Nov 22, 2024  
NWCCD 2023-2024 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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CRMJ 2400 - Criminology


This course examines the study of the biological, sociological and psychological theories of the causes of criminal behavior. It differentiates the practice of criminal justice from the practice of criminology. The causes of crimes against persons, crimes against property, organized crime, white-collar crime, drug crime, cybercrime, and terrorism are examined. Victimology and the social consequences of victimization are discussed. Crime control strategies based upon theoretical causes are developed.
Minimum Credits: 3
General Education Cultural Studies-Social & Behavioral
Cross-listed: SOC 2400 Criminology
Grading: Letter



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