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2014-2015 University Catalog

CRIM 210 - Introduction to Criminology

Credits: 3 (NR)
Explores and evaluates how crime is defined and measured, and examines crime patterns and trends. Provides an overview and critical assessment of the major theories of crime causation.

Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100.

Notes: CRIM majors who are concentrating in criminal justice are strongly encouraged to take this course before or during the first semester of taking upper-level courses in the concentration.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0