SOCI150 Criminology
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Sociology
- I. Course Number and Title
- SOCI150 Criminology
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- The sociological relationships involved in the causes and prevention of crime and juvenile delinquency and in the treatment of criminal offenders.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
- explain the sociological view of criminal behavior in society;
- analyze criminological problems;
- describe the complex nature of criminal behavior; and
- explain the problems we, as a society, face in coping with criminal behavior.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Defining the Study of Criminology
- A history and overview of the field of criminology
- Definition of crime
- Criminal behavior patterns
- Explanations of Criminal Behavior
- Types and Classification of Crimes
- The Criminal Justice System
- Police
- Court system
- Corrections
- Alternatives
- Influences on Criminal Behavior
- Substance abuse
- Gangs
- Weapons
- Other Issues in Criminology
- Gangs
- Victims
- Use of theory and research
- Possible solutions
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 10/98; New Core 8/2015