SOC 4660 - Advanced Criminology

This is the capstone course for the criminal justice major. The course examines the intersection of criminological theory, public policies on crime, and political ideology. A number of important crime control policies are analyzed. Students are asked to examine the political philosophy and theoretical ideas which underlie these policies, the research evidence on their effectiveness, and their political implications.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SOC 2820, 2830, 3620, 3630, 3640, and SOC 3650.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: This course is approved as a writing-intensive course which may fulfill the baccalaureate-level writing requirement of the student’s curriculum.
When Offered: Fall, Spring