CRJ 330 - Criminal Justice Criminology

Institution:

Iona University

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Description:

An introduction to the phenomenon of crime and mechanisms which society has devised to handle those who are charged with crimes. Analysis of interdisciplinary issues within the field of criminology and the various existing theoretical perspectives. The course will provide a general survey of the nature and causes of crime and the efforts of the criminal justice system to predict, prevent, modify, and correct this behavior. The extent of criminal behavior is reviewed as well as its implications and effects on the criminal justice system. Same course as SOC 407. 3 credits. Y

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iona.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 633-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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