CJ 4020 - Urban Crime

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Focuses on crime in the inner-city, the most crime-riddled areas in our country; examines urban crime typologies and their possible causes. Specifically, this course covers gang violence, the illegitimate economy of the inner-city, the policies designed to help combat the high crime rates of urban areas, and more. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the sociohistorical causes of modern inner-city communities. 2. Offer insightful critiques concerning the theory and practice of law and law enforcement in inner-city communities. 3. Connect criminological theories to crime in inner-city communities. 3. Enhance and further their critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: CJ 3270. FA

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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