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Theories of Criminal Behavior and Justice

General

Prefix

CJS

Course Number

660

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Theories about the causes of violence and criminal behavior.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Explain how theoretical factors interact.

Outcome

Describe how theoretical factors engender or cause criminal behavior and thinking.

Outcome

Apply theories to describe the chronological development of the administration of justice in the United States.

Outcome

Critically evaluate social issues and events within the contexts of human behavior, criminal codes and statutes, and government agency justice policies.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Theoretical factors. 20% Causes of criminal behavior and thinking. 20% Chronological development of theory. 20% Justice administration in the United States. 20% Human behavior. 20%

Dependencies

Programs

CJS660 is a completion requirement for: