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Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 Graduate Catalog 
    
Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 Graduate Catalog

CRJU 8100 - Contemporary Criminological Theory


This course will examine some of the major theories developed to explain crime and criminal behavior, followed by a discussion of theories on punishment and social control, developmental and life course theories, social reaction theories, and critical theory. The course will also include a discussion on the present state and future prospects of criminological theory.

Hours:
3