CRJ 113 — CRJ 113
Introduces the use of criminological theory as a framing device for measurement, classification, and meaningful analysis of crime and criminality. Perspectives including classical, positivist, biological, psychological, social structural, social process, and social conflict are analyzed in turn to reveal the theoretical underpinnings of crime from a myriad of vantage points. These are used to evaluate the ways in which developmental, psychological, and environmental factors may combine to encourage, facilitate, or promote criminality. Additionally, the role of victims is explored to understand the experience of victimization and issues related to it, e.g. precipitation and target hardening. (3 lec, 0 lab) Prerequisite: CRJ 101 (CJUS 101) with grade of C or higher. A grade of C or higher is required to pass the course.