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This course is designed to introduce students to the study of crime and criminal justice policy. Students will examine the issues involved in defining and measuring crime, the correlates of crime, crime trends, early and contemporary theories of criminal behavior, and the application of theories in criminal justice practice and policies.

Program: Criminal Justice

Credit: 3

Other Courses

CRJ-495

Special Topics

Advanced level course on special topics, current issues,…

Criminal Justice

CRJ-395

Special Topics

Mastery level course on special topics, current issues,…

Criminal Justice

CRJ-295

Special Topics

Intermediate level course on special topics, current issues,…

Criminal Justice

CRJ-255

Corrections in the…

An overview of the U.S. corrections system with…

Criminal Justice

Credits 3

CRJ-250

Law Enforcement in…

This course is a historical and contemporary examination…

Criminal Justice

Credits 3

CRJ-195

Special Topics

Introductory level course on special topics, current issues,…

Criminal Justice