LAJ 511 - Theories of Crime, Deviance, and Justice

Description:
Course will examine the leading scientific explanations of crime causation as well as the social, political, and legal responses to crime. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the master of science program in law and justice.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify, analyze, and critique the major criminological explanations of crime causation.
Identify, analyze, and critique the major theoretical explanations of social, political, and legal responses to crime.
Identify, analyze, and critique the major scientific evidence regarding criminological and criminal justice theories and be able to describe the significance and limitations of each.
Apply theoretical explanations covered in this course to develop evidence based approaches to reducing crime and other social problems.
Articulate the strengths and weaknesses of social science research.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
Approved Fall 2017

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