BLS 258: A History of Criminology

Prerequisite: CJS 205

The history of criminology through a study of the theorists who comprise the field's three dominant schools of thought: Classical Criminology, Positivism and Critical Criminology. Students will be introduced to critical deconstructions of each paradigm through a fourth school of thought: Anti-Colonial Criminology. The historical and political contexts of each theory and theorist will be emphasized to highlight the impact criminology has on policy, society and human relations.

Class #10912 Course information

3.00 credits
Section 7101: Undergraduate Lecture
Class: #10912

Spring 2025 First 7-Week Session
Jan 21, 2025 - Mar 7, 2025
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Cost: $
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Location: Online
Textbook Syllabus

Attention Students: This Spring 2025 course section is a crossed subject section. Please double check your academic transcript, to make sure you have not taken this course in a prior semester. Contact your Advisor if needed. Thank you.

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