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Credits:
3
Level:
Lower
Prerequisites:
SOCI 1163 with "D" or better
Course Attributes:
Gen Ed - Social Sciences, Liberal Arts and Science
Description:
The course provides an introduction to the sociological study of crime and criminal behavior. Emphasis is given to the variable definitions of crime with respect to time and place, the causes and theories of crime, topologies of criminal behavior, and crime prevention strategies. An overview of the criminal justice system (law enforcement, the court process, and correction) is presented.
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