SOC 215 - Criminology

3-0-3
Credit Hours: 3

Examination of the contemporary and historical nature and extent of crime. Specific attention is given to various forms of crime in our society, including white collar crime, delinquency, organized crime and violent crime. Contemporary theories and research related to crime causation and the methods, past and present, of dealing with offenders; the police, courts and prisons also are discussed. 

Prerequisite

SOC 101 or ANTH 112