SOCY 4014: Criminology
FALL 2010
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00am-12:15pm
Hellems 267
| This course analyzes the scientific study of criminal behavior and the ways in which the criminal justice system addresses these behaviors. We will consider ordinary (e.g., theft) and unique (e.g., homicide) cases to begin to understand why individuals commit acts deemed “criminal” by society and the government. Traditional sociological theories of crime causation - such as deterrence, social disorganization, strain, social learning, control, and labeling - will be covered. Special attention will also be given to contemporary interpretations of traditional crime causation theories, and critical, feminist, and developmental/life-course theories of crime. In studying sociological theories of criminal behavior, we will examine associated social policy implications in the criminal justice system. |
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