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Introduction to Criminology

Business Social Sciences Div CLC - College of Lake County

Subject

CRJ

Course Number

123

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

Number Of Credits

3

PCS Code

1.1

Requirements

Prerequisite: College Reading and Writing Readiness

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