Criminological Theory

Catalog description

An historical analysis of the theories that have been developed to explain crime. Beginning with Cesare Beccaria’s An Essay on Crimes and Punishment published in 1764, other writers to be considered include but are not be limited to Lombroso, Durkheim, Marx, Weber, Merton, The Chicago School scholars and Chesney-Lind. The discussion will focus on both the causes of “street” and white collar crimes. Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 and Junior or Senior or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): None.