SOC 4410 - Criminology

Credits: 3

Description: What is crime and why does it happen? Exposition of historical and contemporary criminological theories. Foundations include definitions of crime and delinquency, methodological issues, and standards of theory building and testing. Explanations of crime causation include classical, social control, self-control, learning, and strain theories developed from a range of disciplinary approaches (biological, psychological, sociological, economic, integrated, and developmental).

When Offered: Fall, Spring.