CCJ2101 - 01 - Criminology

(SS) Social Science

This course explores theories about the causes of crime by examining the theoretical underpinnings of criminal behavior and social control. Students analyze theories that label or define behaviors as deviant or criminal from traditional and contemporary perspectives. Students learn to identify, explain, and apply criminological theory to understand the causes of criminality and the functions of the institutions that influence and are influenced by those behaviors. The course includes critical analyses of the underlying assumptions that influence crime theory, crime prevention strategies, and punishment and rehabilitation practices.