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MCJ 5135 Theory of Crime and Criminology

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MCJ 5135 Theory of Crime and Criminology
psy 3019 history and systems of psychology

Description

Examines historical explanations of crime and criminal behavior, and addresses the social impact of crime, crime prevention, and research into current issues.

Outcomes

  1. Analyze the concepts of crime, criminal law, and criminology.
  2. Determine how crime data are used in criminology.
  3. Explain the biological and psychological theories of criminal behavior.
  4. Evaluate the social structure and process approach used in criminal behavior theories.
  5. Differentiate between felony and misdemeanor crimes.
  6. Distinguish property, personal, business and institutional crime’s effect on society.
  7. Assess illegal drug activities’ and organized crime’s effect on legitimate business activities.
  8. Analyze the major components of the U.S. criminal justice system.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Introduction to criminology: Theories, methods, and criminal behavior (Rev: 9th ed.)

Publisher: Sage (2017)

Author: Hagan, F. E.

ISBN: 9781483389172

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]