SOC2261 — Introduction to Crime and Criminology
SOC 2261 - Introduction to Crime and Criminology SOC 2261 - Introduction to Crime and Criminology Catalog Description This course provides an overview and analysis of crime and its relationship to societal institutions such as the criminal justice system. Topics covered will focus on measurements of crime (crime data), the social implications and consequences of criminal law, theories of criminal motivation, theories of crime control, evaluation of crime control policy, victimology, and social justice movements related to the criminal justice system. Other special topics may include traditional street crime, white/blue/green-collar crime, juvenile crime, law enforcement conduct, and the relationship between the criminal justice system and other societal institutions. Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): SOC 1111 or consent of instructor Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: College-level reading and writing Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 05B: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 09: Ethical and Civic Responsibility
Prerequisites: SOC1111