Schedule of Classes

This course provides an introduction to and overview of the field of criminology. Biological bases, psychological foundations, and sociological influences on crime and criminal offending will be examined, as well as data, trends, and research pertaining to crime types (e.g., crimes against the person, crimes against property, white collar and corporate crime). Links between theory and policy will are highlighted throughout the course.

This course challenges students to critically explore the empirical, theoretical, and/or applied elements of special topics and key issues within the study of crime, law, and justice. This course may be repeated under different topic for a maximum of 6 semester hours.

Student-initiated, individualized readings and/or research to facilitate exploration or understanding of a criminological or criminal justice topic not sufficiently covered by or beyond the scope of formally developed coursework within the department. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.