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, (SOC 2830 or STAT 2830), SOC 3620, SOC 3630, SOC 3640 and SOC 3650.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
When Offered: Fall, Spring