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CRIM 2015

Criminological Theory

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Fall 2021

Topics

  • Akers, R. L., Sellers, C. S., & Jennings, W. G. . Criminological Theories
  • University Press
  • Introduction to Criminological Theory &
  • AIM course (–19 Paraphrasing Lecture 19)
  • Akers et al
  • – Deterrence and Rational Choice Theories Paraphrasing
  • Krupp , on the course site
  • Social Bonding and Control Theories
  • Anomie and Strain Theories
  • – Developmental and Life-Course Theories
Fall 2020

Topics

  • Introduction to Criminological Theory –13 Akers et al
  • Deterrence and Rational Choice Theories AWARE
  • –20 Akers et al. course
  • – Psychological Theories
  • Akers et al
  • Social Bonding and Control Theories
  • Social Disorganization Theory
  • Developmental and Life-Course Theories

Readings

  • Required: Akers, R. L., Sellers, C. S., & Jennings, W. G. (2017). Criminological Theories:
  • Required: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application (7th Ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Required: Krupp, D. B. (2019). The biology of crime. Available on myCourseLink.
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