Theories of Crime
In this course, students critically analyze aberrant behaviours with
emphasis on their nature, incidence, correlates, control and prevention.
This course focuses on the assessment of both the individual
circumstances that may lead people to commit crime as well sociological
explanations for criminal behaviour. Students will be able to
differentiate aberrant behaviour from normative conduct in both its
application and impact on the criminal justice system. By understanding
why crimes are committed, methods of crime control and offender
rehabilitation may be developed.
- Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)