SOC 208 - Sociological Approaches to Criminology

Institution:

Columbus State Community College

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the sociological study of criminology and examines fundamental issues of the discipline such as the nature and social distribution of crime, the criminal law, and theories of crime. The primary focus of the course is on understanding theories surrounding the causes and correlates of criminal behavior and developing a critical perspective from which social policies on crime can better be understood.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.cscc.edu/

Phone Number:

(614) 287-5353

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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