SO 335 - Crime and Society

Institution:

Bellevue University

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Description:

Five major issues of criminology, including the field of criminology, the nature of criminal law and criminal defenses; explanations of criminal behavior from a biological, psychological, social structural, and social process perspective; types of crimes including crimes of violence, property crimes, organized crime, white collar crime and terrorism; an overview of the criminal justice system; and social reaction to crime: prisons, jails, probation. This course also provides an opportunity for students to consider careers in the field of criminal justice. Prerequisite: SO 101 or permission of instructor

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

bellevue.edu

Phone Number:

(402) 291-8100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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