Criminology

General

Prefix

SOC

Course Number

367

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Definition, extent and distribution, theoretical interpretations of causality, and methods of treatment of criminal behavior.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Students will examine how crimes are defined and measured.

Outcome

Students will examine how law and inequality are related.

Outcome

Students will analyze major theories of crime.

Outcome

Students will categorize types of crimes and profiles of offenders.

Outcome

Students will evaluate existing policies, practices, and programs regarding crime and society's response to crime.

Outcome

Students will use verifiable knowledge to examine crime, offenders, and policies.

Dependencies

No dependencies