CJS 231 Criminal Behavior

(Cross-listed with SOC 231) This course provides a comprehensive presentation of the interdisciplinary theories of the nature and scope of criminality and prevalent forms of deviance. This course will consider the major theories of criminal and deviant conduct drawn from psychological, biological, social and cultural modes of explanation. A discussion of various classifications and the role of crime statistics will be included, as well as the relevance of these factors for understanding prevention, control and prediction. Fall, Spring (L11)