A History of Criminology

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.

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Campus:

UMass Dartmouth

Format:

Online

Level:

Undergraduate

Subject:

Criminal Justice and Legal

Number:

CJS 258

Semester:

Spring 2023

Registration Status:

Closed

Registration:

Monday, November 7, 2022 to Friday, January 20, 2023

A History of Criminology

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