SOC 265 - Criminology

Institution:

Ursinus College

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Description:

Dr. Gallagher Criminology is designed to introduce students to the field. In this course we will look at what constitutes criminal behavior, criminal law, and our system of criminal justice. Students will be introduced to the theoretical explanations used by social scientists and others to account for crime. Students will also learn about the production and collection of crime data, and about the "criminogenic'' features of modern societiesparticularly the United States. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ursinus.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 409-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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