This sociology course surveys the academic discipline of criminology. Criminology is the scientific study of the making of laws, the breaking of laws, and society's response to crime. Society's response to crime is the criminal justice system which includes law enforcement, judicial processes, and the corrections system. In addition to focusing on the interrelationships of criminal activity and social structure, social policies and programs are examined and evaluated. Upon completion of the course, cadets should understand contemporary sociological theories of crime and society's current and future response to crime.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Cadets select, write, and report on a topic in criminology.
