SEC/341
Criminology and the Criminal Justice System
3 credits
Total credits
5 weeks
Course length
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Course level: Upper Division
This course identifies the theories of criminology and its influence on society from social, political, individual and theoretical perspectives. The course examines types of criminal activity and provides students with an understanding of the causes of criminal behavior and the societal response to crime. The course also identifies and discusses the various elements of the United States' criminal justice system and related current trends of social media and perceived disparages.