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SOC 2040 - Criminology


Credits: 3

This course provides an introduction to the principles and concepts of criminology; analysis of the social context of criminal behavior, including a review of criminological theory, the nature and distribution of crime, the sociology of criminal law and the societal reactions to crime and criminals.

Prerequisite: ENG 1010  AND (CJS 1010  OR SOC 1001 ) both with a C- or higher
Elective Code(s): LART, SSCI
Cross-listed: CJS 2010 - Criminology   
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