Fundamentals of Criminology

This unit provides students with an overview of the discipline of criminology through a presentation of both the major theoretical models as well as the application of these models to a variety of criminal justice settings. Students will learn the breadth of the field of criminology as well as the importance of theoretical models when developing research and programming within the criminal justice system.


Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Discriminate between various sociological and psychological theories of crime and criminal behaviour.
2. Determine how criminological theories inform and influence policy responses to crime.
3. Analyse and critique major criminological theories with regard to particular types of criminal offence.
4. Employ foundational learning and academic skills, including research competencies and critical thinking.