CRIM 220 - Crime, Law and Society

4.00 credit hours

An analytic and real world examination of the intricate relationship between crime, law and society. Examination of the social roots of criminal behavior, the emergence of criminal laws, the types of crime (homicide, burglary and arson), characterizing segments of society and the criminal justice response to offenders. Special attention devoted to specific types of crime, including white collar and organized crime.

Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, U.S. Power Structures.

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