Soc 418 Criminology and Delinquency
Social and legal meaning of crime and delinquency explored. Historical and contemporary theories of causes of law breaking reviewed. Social and cultural factors promoting and inhibiting law breaking by juveniles and adults are examined. Attention given to strategies of prevention and control.
Slash Listed Courses
Also offered for graduate-level credit as
Soc 518 and may be taken only once for credit.
Prerequisite
Upper-division standing.