CRJ 350 - Victimology

Prerequisite(s): CRJ 230 OR CRJ 260 .
This course is designed to introduce students to victimology, the social scientific study of criminal victimization, via an overview of current theory, research, and trends within the context of specific victimization types. Students will examine various issues related to victimization in the United States, including interaction between victim and offender, the risks of victimization, the effect of victim characteristics on the legal system, and victim reactions to crime.

Hours: 3