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CRJU 327 - Theories

3 Credits

(FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Prerequisite(s): CRJU 201, CRJU 202, CRJU 203. This course provides an overview of the current understanding of the causes of crime from an interdisciplinary perspective. It focuses on the major theories of crime and crime causation developed over the past two hundred years. Emphasis is on integrating criminological theory and research and assessing the implications of this knowledge base for policies relating to crime control and prevention.