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CR 160 - Criminology


Credit Hours: 3

A study of crime and society in the United States; the sociological theory of criminal behavior, indexes of crime, relationships of criminal behavior to the home institutions, race and nativity, psychopathy, culture and behavior systems.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • discuss and analyze major theories of crime causation;
  • discuss the nature, extent and patterns of crime;
  • discuss the criminal justice system; and
  • discuss and analyze criminal behavior.


F/S (C, N, S)