CRMJ 251 - Criminology

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Description:

Surveys the major trends and issues in law enforcement, including the historical and contemporary development of the police role in society. Prerequisite: CRMJ 150. Course Objectives (1) Define criminology (2) Compare and contrast the various theories associated with the study of crime (3) Define the relationship between law enforcement and the community they serve (4) Describe the structure and operations of the United States legal system (5) Analyze police behavior and attitudes affecting their relationship with the community they serve (6) Analyze the legal framework within which criminal justice operates

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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