CJFS 3750 - Theories of Criminal Behavior

Goal: The objectives for this course are for students to understand the causes of crime and why individuals commit crimes.

Content: The focus of this course are theories of crime and of criminal behavior and the contexts (individual and societal characteristics, family, and neighborhood) associated with crime and offending.

Taught: Fall and spring

Prerequisites: CJFS 1120 with a grade of C- or better; one course in statistics is recommended (CJFS 1140, MATH 1200, PSY 1340, or QMBE 1310)

Credits: 4