Designed especially for students in their first or second year as a Criminal Justice & Criminology major/minor, this course provides an overview of the dominant theoretical explanations for crime and deviance. Special attention is given to the empirical research on these theories and their corresponding policy/program recommendations for reducing crime and delinquency in society. Criminal Justice majors and minors must complete the course with a grade of C or above within two attempts.

Credit Hours: (3)
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 1511 with grade of C or above

Schedule of Classes

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