Academic Catalog

Justice Studies
Term : Fall 2019
Catalog Year : 2019-2020

JUS 510 - Theories Of Criminality In Justice Studies

Description: This course explores the classical and contemporary theories of crime from sociological, biological, political, psychological, and economic perspectives. Course material will focus on the historical development of the theories, their major assumptions and propositions, as well as their relevance for addressing contemporary criminal justice policy and practice. Letter grade only. Units: 3 Sections offered: Fall 2019 Spring 2020 Prerequisite: (MADM or MADM prep) or (MOL or MOL prep)

Description: This course explores the classical and contemporary theories of crime from sociological, biological, political, psychological, and economic perspectives. Course material will focus on the historical development of the theories, their major assumptions and propositions, as well as their relevance for addressing contemporary criminal justice policy and practice. Letter grade only.

Units: 3

Sections offered: Fall 2019 Spring 2020

Prerequisite: (MADM or MADM prep) or (MOL or MOL prep)