CJUS - 4411 Theories of Crime and Deviance (3)

Reviews the historical and contemporary theories on crime and deviance. Analyzes concepts and patterns of crime and deviant behavior and society’s response to them. Examines the law, offenders, victims, and forms of crime and deviance in the criminal justice systems. Formulates an integrated perspective that takes into account societal pressures and research about crime, rehabilitation, and recidivism. Equivalent to CJUS-411. Prerequisite: take CJUS-3100.