CRIJ 3325 Violent Crime and Offenders

Examination of the historical, theoretical, disciplinary foundations of violent human behavior; types of violent crimes; violent offenders; and the contexts of violence and violence facilitators. Emphasis will be on the incidence, volume, trends and patterns of violent crimes. Topics may include national and international cases, media coverage and societal responses to violent crime.

Credits

3

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Department of Criminal Justice

Offered

Fall/Spring/Summer