CJS2158 — Criminology
CJS 2158 - Criminology CJS 2158 - Criminology 3 Credits Explores the biological, sociological, psychological, and developmental perspectives on the etiology of criminal behavior and applies them to selected case histories. This course will also describe the science of crime rates, how crime is measured, and societal reaction to crime and its impact. This course promotes five core values: Accountability, Compassion/Empathy, Integrity, Cultural Responsiveness, and Interpersonal Communication. These core values serve as the foundation to prepare future public servant leaders. Major Content Areas Empirical data related to various types of crime and official crime statistics Origins of criminal behavior Criminological theories Analysis of case histories Types of criminal behavior Application of theory to different categories of crime Learning