AJ 117 - Criminal Behavior

Institution:

Butler Community College

Subject:

Description:

3 hours credit. This course will enable the student to understand the biological, psychiatric, psychological and social/environmental explanations of criminal and deviant behavior. Topics include an examination of relevant perspectives, theories and research methods. This course will examine socbiological, psychological, psychoanalytical and socialpsychological theories of behavior. Psychological explanations of specific behavior such as aggression and violence, homicide and assault, sexual offences, drug use, property offences, and public disorder offences may also addressed. Included in this explanation are cross-cultural perspectives regarding the issues involved in criminal behavior.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.butlercc.edu/

Phone Number:

(316) 321-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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