SOCI 2221 — Criminology
This course will provide an overview of the social science of criminology. The course will provide the his- tory of the discipline, as well the development of crim- inological thought, theory, and research. This course will also compare and contrast a variety of theoretical explanations on the origin, nature and extent of crime and criminality, as these the impact these explanations have on public policy. This course will also offer a thorough overview of the measurement of crime, the classification of crime, and criminological data analysis of patterns, and trends of crime. This course will also provide an understanding of issues faced by victims of crime.