CJ175 - Criminology

This course will focus on an overview of criminology issues. Students will learn what criminology is, why we study it, and how it relates to their careers as criminal justice professionals.  Specifically, the course will cover the definition of criminology, the competing offending, and crime specific issues surrounding murder, assault, rape, the drug and sex trades, organized criminal activity, and white collar crime.

Prerequisite: CJ135