Students arrive at a critical understanding of the core concepts, basic data sources, and general research findings in the field of criminology, with particular attention to Canadian developments. Topics include the role of media in shaping our understanding of crime, crime measurement, patterns and trends in crime and victimization, criminological theories, how the theories are related to public policies and the criminal justice system, and the important role race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, and gender play in the above.
Students arrive at a critical understanding of the core concepts, basic data sources, and general research findings in the field of criminology, with particular attention to Canadian developments. Topics include the role of media in shaping our understanding of crime, crime measurement, patterns and trends in crime and victimization, criminological theories, how the theories are related to public policies and the criminal justice system, and the important role race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, and gender play in the above.
