SOCY 450 - Criminology


Historical foundations and current themes in the field of criminology. The people and events behind the ideas that continue to influence our current thinking about crime, public policies, and systems of criminal justice. A critical assessment of the major theories of crime causation, and application of these theories to selected types of criminal behavior. This course meets General Education requirements: Race/Ethnicity/Gender Issues and Social Awareness and new Fall 2017 U.S. Diversity and Self and Society. Typically Offered Spring Only
Level: UG
Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite SOCY 121 /D- Or SOCY 122 /D- Or ANTH 122 /D-
Ferris Equivalencies:

Department: SBSC



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