Course Details

Crime and Criminology

This course examines theories and evidence on why people do and do not commit crimes and on how criminal behavior differs over the course of one's life. We will also cover who most fears crime and what the public thinks about crime, criminals, police, and courts. A final paper is required and students will present their research in the last month of class.

Catalog Number: CRIM 665
Practice Areas: Criminal Law Practice Area,  Law and Social Science
Additional Course Information: 1 Draft degree req may be met with class,  3 draft degree req may be met with class,  Research Writing

Course History

Spring 2022
Title: Crime and Criminology
Faculty: Lindgren, James T. (courses | profile)
Section: 1     Credits: 3.0
Capacity: 15     Actual: 8