SOCI 2336 - Criminology (3 Credit Hours)

Campus Location: BHC, CVC, EFC

The course surveys various theories of crime, with an emphasis on understanding the social causes of criminal behavior. The techniques for measuring crime as a social phenomenon and the characteristics of criminals are examined. This course addresses crime types (such as consensual or white-collar crimes), the criminal justice system, and other social responses to crime.

Background Search Required: No

Course Hour Configuration
(3 Lec.)

Acad

Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4504015125
This is a Texas Common Course Number.