SOCI 2336 - Criminology

The course surveys various theories of crime, with an emphasis on understanding the social causes of criminal behavior. The techniques for measuring crime as a social phenomenon and the characteristics of criminals are examined. This course addresses crime types (such as consensual or white-collar crimes), the criminal justice system, and other social responses to crime. (R,W)

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0