WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Criminal Justice 270
Course Description and Outline |
CRJ 270: Introduction to Criminology
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Criminal Justice
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| Academic Division |
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Recommended |
CRJ 101 |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2007-2008 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Examines how society interacts with crime and delinquency through the use of the criminal justice system. Studies effective interaction and communication between the general public and members of the criminal justice system. Emphasizes the understanding of criminal behavior from a sociological and psychological perspective. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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- Determine the necessity of studying crime
- Discuss the history of criminology
- Assess criminology and the criminal law
- Describe the normative system of the law
- Assess criminal intent
- Categorize public and private wrongs
- Appraise crime in America; the official picture
- Discuss the social correlates of crimes
- Describe the chronic offender
- Assess family violence
- Discuss conventional crimes of violence
- Evaluate vehicle homicide and drunk driving
- Appraise victimless crimes
- Discuss sex offenses
- Discuss abortion
- Discuss white collar crime
- Assess government crime
- Discuss the different theories of crime
- Explain conformity
- Assess social reactions and social change
- Discuss the rationale of punishment
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
Analysis:
Demonstrate Knowledge of appropriate critical thinking skills.
Community Commitment:
Appreciate the value and importance of diversity and public service.
Communication:
College-level writing skills
College-level reading skills
Oral communication skills |
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