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Dec 03, 2024
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CJC 207 - Introduction to Criminology
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course is a survey of the patterns and trends in adult criminal behavior and juvenile delinquency analyzed in terms of various theories of such behavior. Students will also examine types of crime and the administration of justice. Material is presented describing the types and amount of crime in the United States. Characteristics such as age, race, gender and class of offender types are discussed. The interaction between society, the criminal justice system and the offender is examined. The current correctional practices that focus on the goals, organization, functions and operations of state, county and local correctional systems are examined. Theories on crime causation are analyzed.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define major theories and tenets of crime causation.
- Distinguish among sociological, biological, psychological and integrated theories of criminology.
- Evaluate the empirical support for and criticisms of the major theories of crime causation.
- Describe the major policy implications of each criminological theory.
- Explain the historical development of criminology.
- Explain the relationship between criminological theory and practice.
- Evaluate relevant theories and policy prescriptions with a view to identifying more effective ways to address and increase social justice.
Listed Topics
- The study of crime
- Measuring crime
- Crime and its costs
- Dimensions of crime
- Biological and psychological explanations of crime
- Social, cultural and economic sources of crime
- Social control and commitment to the law
- Learning to commit crime
- Criminal careers
- The organization of criminal behavior
- Community reactions to crime
- Deterrence, incapacitation, retribution and rehabilitation
- Reducing crime strategies
Reference Materials
A contemporary text in the field.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Information Literacy
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 2/2/2023
Last Reviewed: 2/2/2023
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