Criminology

Course Number: 
SOC 112
Course Credits: 
5.00
Course Description: 
An in-depth look at the causes of crime and the people who are committing them. Crime trends will be examined and students will become familiar with intervention techniques and methods to reduce criminal activity. Students will research crime trends and prevention strategies of local communities. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies social science distribution area C requirement or may be used as a specified elective in the AA degree.
Course Prerequisites: 
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL&101; READ 090 or placement in college level reading or instructor permission .
Course Outcomes: 
  • Develop an understanding of the crime problem within the United States,
  • Develop an understanding of reduction techniques and preventive measures,
  • Develop an understanding of the reasons for and the causes of crime,
  • Develop an understanding of criminology and its development,
  • Develop an understanding of the various theories relating to crime,
  • Develop an understanding of the role government must take in prevention,Develop an understanding of the necessary literature within the class setting.