CRM 6001G - Applied Criminology

Credits: 4

Applied Criminology allows students to examine how criminological theories and research methods are put into practice in real world settings. The course provides students with a background in the scholarly literature and data on the etiology of crime and encourages them to apply this knowledge to criminal justice policies designed to reduce crime. The class will also address the efficacy of criminal justice policies currently being used to reduce crime. Students will focus on how the criminology studied in academia is, or should be, used to solve real crime problems and address criminal justice issues.