Crime and Criminology

3 Credit Hours

Through this course, students will explore why people obey the law and why some do not. We will examine the problem of defining and measuring crime, theories of crime, as well as research regarding certain types of lawbreaking. We will also consider theories and research regarding social responses to crime, including the fear of crime and approaches to punishment, with particular attention to the American experience. A final paper is required and students will present their research in the last month of class.