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Criminal Justice & Criminology (CJC) - Advanced Criminological Theory
CJC 5518      Advanced Criminological Theory
This course provides an understanding of past as well as present criminological theories by examining each criminological tradition (beginning in the 18th century and continuing into the present.) The primary aim of the course is to determine the root causes of deviant and criminal behaviors. Moreover, this course offers special attention to how society has historically reacted and responded to crime and deviant behavior. Furthermore, by examining crime and deviant behavior from a historical context, the students are able to determine how criminological theories have influenced public policies designed to reduce and control criminal behavior. In the final analysis, students will examine the rationales that society use to justify efforts toward punishment and treatment. Prerequisite: CJC 319 or equivalent.
Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences
Department: Criminal Justice & Criminoloy
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