CJA/346
Theories of Criminology and Victimology
3 credits
Total credits
5 weeks
Course length
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Course level: Upper Division
This course examines fundamental theories on the causes of criminal behavior, determinations on the extent of criminality in society, associated policy implications and the application of criminological theories in the criminal justice system. This course also explores traditional victimology, special victims and responses to victimization including civil and criminal processes and the correlation of victimology and criminology.