JLS 609 - Criminological Theory

Institution:

American University

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Description:

Course Level: Graduate Examines criminological theory including early religious and spiritual notions of crime, and classical, rational choice and deterrence theories. The development of positivism from both a biosocial and psychological perspective, the range of sociological theories and the empirical research related to these theories. Usually offered every fall.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.AMERICAN.EDU

Phone Number:

(202) 885-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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