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CJ 150 Criminology (3)
This course explores the scientific study of crime and criminals. Topics covered include: defining and measuring crime, contemporary crime patterns and correlates, types of crime, and theories of criminal behavior, as well as a variety of perspectives to examine various myths and misconceptions about crime and criminals. Students will be trained to draw on a wide range of disciplines--biology, law, philosophy, psychology, sociology--and topics such as the death penalty, drug laws, "tough on crime" policies, youth violence, and white collar crime.
