AP/CRIM 2650 6.00

Theories Of Criminology

Crosslisted: AP/SOSC 2650

This course introduces students to the different theoretical approaches and traditions that underlie criminology. Classical, biological, psychological, and sociological theories of crime are compared and contrasted as are more contemporary theories including symbolic interactionism, postmodernism, and critical criminology. The course also examines the connections between theories of crime and the design and implementation of different crime prevention programs and criminal justice policies.