CJUS - 4100 Theories of Crime and Deviance (3)

Reviews historical and contemporary theories on crime and deviance. Analyzes concepts and patterns of crime and deviant behavior and society’s responses to them. Examines the law, offenders, victims, and forms of crime and deviance in the criminal justice systems are you meaning both the adult and juvenile? and formulates an integrated perspective that takes into account societal pressures and research about crime, rehabilitation, and recidivism. Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion, Online. Fall, Spring, or Summer. Equivalent to CJUS-4411. Prerequisite: CJUS 3099 Junior Seminar or CJUS 3100 Foundations of Social Science or Instructor Permission.

RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Juniors and Seniors and declared CJUS Majors, or CJUS Minors, or Restorative Justice Minors, or Forensic Psychology Minors, or Pre-Law Minors, or Global Studies (Social Science) Minors.