Campus
Alfred State
10 Upper College Drive Alfred, NY 14802
Record Status
Active
General Education
The following is fulfilled by this course:
- Social Sciences
SUNY Transfer Paths
Alfred State has listed this a core course in the following categories:
The core course can be applied to following SUNY Transfer Paths:
SOCI 1243
Criminology
The course introduces the study of crime, criminal behavior, and the justice system. Included in this study is the process of making laws, breaking laws, and society's reaction to the breaking of laws. Students will be introduced to theories of crime as demonstrated in the current policies of crime and punishment. In addition, there will be an overview of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.