2024-2025 College Catalog

SOC-291 Criminology

Criminology is a study of crime as a form of deviant behavior. It includes a survey of schools and theories of criminology with special emphasis on crime in relation to social structure and social institutions. Special attention is given to career criminals, "white collar crime," and the treatment of criminals in the justice system.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Completion of SOC-190 with a passing grade, or instructor consent.

IAI Code:

CRJ 912

PCS Code:

1.1

Lecture:

3

Lab:

0