Course Details

Crime and Criminology

Through this course, students will explore why people obey the law and why some do not. We will examine the problem of defining and measuring crime, theories of crime, as well as research regarding certain types of lawbreaking. We will also consider theories and research regarding social responses to crime, including the fear of crime and approaches to punishment, with particular attention to the American experience. A final paper is required and students will present their research in the last month of class.

Catalog Number: CRIM 665
Practice Areas: Criminal Law Practice AreaLaw and Social Science
Additional Course Information: Research Writing


Course History

Spring 2024
Title: Crime and Criminology
Faculty: Rountree, Meredith Martin (courses | profile)
Section: 1     Credits: 3.0
Capacity: 20     Actual: 19

Spring 2022
Title: Crime and Criminology
Faculty: Lindgren, James T. (courses | profile)
Section: 1     Credits: 3.0
Capacity: 15     Actual: 8