CJUS 110 - Criminology

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course provides students with an overview of crime and the criminal behaviors that lead individuals to commit crimes. The course delves into biological, psychological and sociological theories that help explain criminal behavior. The course will address crime statistics, classifications and typologies of crimes, as well as the relevance of these factors for understanding why crimes occur and preventing future criminal behavior.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:

Understanding of how we define and measure crime in the United States.
In depth knowledge of criminological theories used to explain and understand criminal behavior
Application of criminological theory to case studies.
Ability to critically analyze media portrayals of criminal behavior and conduct content analyses of popular crime dramas.
Critical thinking skills throughout their leading and participation in class discussions.