CRJ 260 - Deviance and Victimology

Institution:

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course introduces students to the study of deviance and victimology within criminal justice. This course also examines the theories and research of deviance (including white collar/corporate crime, sex crimes, gangs abductions, racism, child abuse, etc.) and victimology (the scientific study of victimization, including the relationships between victims and offenders, the interactions between victims and the criminal justice system, law enforcement, victim services, courts and corrections). Finally, an examination of actual court cases will assist in illustrating social policy as it relates to criminology; research used in criminology; typologies such as violent crimes; crimes against individuals and victim-centered responses.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CRJ 110, SOC 100, and PSY 100

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pennhighlands.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 262-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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