Applied Criminology

Catalog description

This course is designed to teach students to apply criminological concepts and theories to contemporary crime issues and debates. Students will study the nature, causes, extent, and control of criminal behavior in both individuals and groups. The course provides students with the opportunity to analyze why some individuals adopt ‘deviant’ lifestyles or make criminal choices. Students will explore the theories, principles, techniques, materials, and methods commonly employed in the discipline of criminology and criminal justice.