CJ 3270 - Criminology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Focuses on theories and research of crime causation, using a variety of criminological theories to analyze biological, psychological, and social factors that have been shown to contribute to criminal behavior. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Outline the major criminological theories that have been developed to describe the root causes of criminality. 2. Define the causal arguments outlined by these fundamental theories. 3. Compare and contrast varying theoretical frameworks. 4. Connect real, diverse facts to criminological theories. 5. Use criminological theory and crime trends to address criminal behavior within certain contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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