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Criminological Theory (CJ 315)

Term: 2024 - 2025 Academic Year Spring Semester

Faculty

Traci Scott Dingle
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM (1/8/2025 - 5/1/2025) Location: MC BSC 224

Description

This is a survey course on theories of the causes, prevention and punishment of crime. The course examines philosophical, biological, psychological and sociological theories and current integrative approaches. Emphasis will be given to key concepts for understanding crime in its social context.