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CRJS Courses:
CRJS 2001 - Criminology and Social Control

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(5 credits)

People commit crimes for a variety of reasons, and these crimes vary in their impact on individual victims and society. Students in this course examine a range of views, definitions, and perspectives on crime and criminology; the nature, causes, and typologies of crime and offenders; theories that attempt to explain why individuals commit crimes; and approaches to the prevention and control of crime. Students apply theories and perspectives to crime in real life as well as to crime presented in vignettes and case studies. Students devote special attention to the debate between social-responsibilities and social-problems approaches to criminology.

BS in Criminal Justice

Pre-requisites

  • CRJS 1001 or PSYC 1001 or PSYC 1001Y or PSYC 1002 or PSYC 1003

BS in Human Services Criminal Justice Concentration

Pre-requisites

  • CRJS 1001 or PSYC 1001 or PSYC 1001Y or PSYC 1002 or PSYC 1003

BS in Psychology Forensic Psychology Concentration

Pre-requisites

  • CRJS 1001 or PSYC 1001 or PSYC 1001Y or PSYC 1002 or PSYC 1003

All Other Programs

Pre-requisites

  • CRJS 1001 or PSYC 1002 or PSYC 1003
*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.