SOC 211 - Introduction to Criminology

Institution:

Furman University

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Description:

GER: HB (Empirical Study of Human Behavior) Introduction to the field of criminology. Topics include the criminological enterprise, measuring criminal behavior; victims and criminals--profiles; theories of crime causation-- biological, psychological, and sociological; crime typologies- -violent and property. Police, courts and corrections will also be briefly discussed. 4 credits.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.furman.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 294-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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