CRIJ-1307 Crime in America

American crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and prevention of crime. Lec 3, Cr 3

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL-1301; Minimum grade C

Outcomes

  1. Describe the history of American criminal activity from a historical perspective.
  2. Identify the social and policy factors that influence crime.
  3. Analyze the social characteristics of certain crimes.
  4. Identify crime trends and their impact upon society.