CRMN 3850U – Contemporary Theories of Crime

Criminological theory has undergone remarkable change since the 1960s, corresponding to rapid social economic, cultural and political change. This course explores the emerging questions and ideas that have shaped modern criminological thought. Attention is paid to the contexts that shape the emergence and reception of criminological theories since the 1960s, and to the modes of social intervention that different criminological perspectives expressly or implicitly propose. Central to the course is the development of competency in applying these perspectives to contemporary issues.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CRMN 2850U and SSCI 2900U
Credit restriction(s): SSCI 2810U
Experiential learning: Yes