Course Information
- Department
- GEDS
- Instructor
- White, Dennis
- Description
- The course surveys various theories of crime, with an emphasis on understanding the social causes of criminal behavior. The techniques for measuring crime as a social phenomenon and the characteristics of criminals are examined. This course addresses crime types (such as consensual or white-collar crimes), the criminal justice system, and other social responses to crime.
- Last Updated
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026 1:56 PM