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An introduction to the techniques for conducting scholarly research in criminology and methods for proper composition of research papers. Should be taken in the semester when the student declares a criminology major.

A study of deviant behavior as it relates to the definition of crime, crime statistics, theories of crime causation, crime typologies and victims of crime. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements if not used in the criminology major.

A study of the components of the criminal justice system from its early history through its evolution in the United States. Identifies various subsystems and their roles, expectations and interrelationships.