SOC 201 - Criminology

3 Credit(s)

The study of crime in society—its origins and relationships to other institutions. These topics are discussed both historically and in the context of contemporary American society. The following theoretical perspectives are explored: biological, psychological, social disorganization, differential association, anomie, cultural and subcultural, functional, social conflict, labeling, and social control. Special topics include organized crime, white collar and corporate crime, victimless crime, and violence in society.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 105.