SOC 271 - Criminology

Institution:

University of Pikeville

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Description:

An analysis of the major and contemporary theories of criminal behavior, including casual factors and theories and procedures in prevention and treatment, social-scientific classification of offenders and offenses; historical and theoretical considerations in "punishment" as cultural and social phenomenon; evaluations of basic assumptions andphilosophies that drive judicial sanctions and sentencing.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upike.edu

Phone Number:

(606) 218-5250

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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