CRIJ 3380 - Criminal Justice Theory and Practice

Credit(s): 3

Examination of how criminological theory has developed to better understand the theoretical framing that supports various schools of thought regarding criminal behavior. Starting with the classical school and moving through the various schools of thought regarding criminality that include, among others, the positivist theories, social disorganization (Chicago School), social learning, strain, social control and labeling. The course continues through critical criminology, feminist criminology and more modern theories, such as rational choice, routine activity and development/life course.
Repeated: No Prerequisite Course(s): CRIJ 1301