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2018-2019 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CRM 3650 - Criminological Theory.


(3-0-3) S, Su. This course will cover classical and contemporary criminological theories developed to explain why and how individuals commit deviant or criminal acts. We will use theory to examine the nature, location, and impact of crime. The class will also cover the historical foundation of crime, the theoretical underpinnings of criminality, and a critical and theoretical analysis of how law shapes crime and delinquency as well as how crime influences public policy. 

Prerequisites & Notes:
SOC 2761.

Credits: 3