CJ 101 - Criminology

Lecture Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3

Covers the development and conceptualization of crime, including historical perspective, social and legal definitions, and classifications. Includes an overview of criminology, research, data gathering, and analysis. Introduces major theoretical perspectives on the nature of crime, criminals, and victimization. Identifies current trends and patterns of crime typologies as well as societal and institutional responses.