CRIJ 270 Criminology

This Course is designed to inform the student about the scientific study of crime and criminals. The following topics will be covered: defining and measuring crime, contemporary crime patterns and correlates, types of crime, and theories of criminal behavior. Students will also be exposed to various myths and misperceptions about crime and criminals.

Credits

3.00 Credits

CRIJ 270Criminology

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

3.00 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This Course is designed to inform the student about the scientific study of crime and criminals. The following topics will be covered: defining and measuring crime, contemporary crime patterns and correlates, types of crime, and theories of criminal behavior. Students will also be exposed to various myths and misperceptions about crime and criminals.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies