CRM 351 - Criminological Theory

[3 credit(s)]

Prerequisite: CRM 250 or permission of instructor. Provides an overview and summary of classical and contemporary theories on conforming and deviant behavior. These theories help explain why some forms of behavior are defined as deviance in society, as well as why some members of society are more prone to such forms of behavior. This examination of prevailing theories helps us understand how society defines and creates deviance, and how people become deviant.

Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

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