Introduction to Criminology
Course Information
Subject
CRJ
Course Number
123
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
Introduction to Criminology
Course Description
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the social and legal aspects of crime in American society. An emphasis is placed on the definition of crime and deviance, the nature and extent of the crime problem, the history of criminology, criminological theory, violent crime, economic crime, public-order crime, and victimology.
Minimum Credit Hours
3
Maximum Credit Hours
3
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
(3-0)
Requirements
Prerequisite: College Reading and Writing Readiness
PCS Code
1.1