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Department of
Criminology
Departmental Goals
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To develop a set of critical thinking
and problem solving skills relevant to
quantitative, theoretical, and comparative criminology.
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To promote, stimulate, and reward active leadership
that results in positive systemic-social change.
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To develop extraordinary oral and written
communicators.
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To foster a spirit of life-long learning.
Specific Curricular Objectives:
The department seeks to achieve their mission through
its curriculum that emphasizes the development of critical
thinking and problem solving skills with respect to each of
the following:
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The structure and organizational behaviors of the
justice system
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The theories underpinning normative socialization
and both formal and informal social control
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The roles policing, courts, corrections, and law
play in contributing to social order
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The ways in which rhetoric, politics, and
contemporary values affect policy formation and
analysis
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Macro and micro level criminological theories regarding
the etiology of crime, criminality, and delinquency
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The measurement, detection, and prevention of crime,
criminality, and delinquency
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The research, planning, and evaluation methods used
to expand knowledge in the field
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The international variations of formal and informal
social control mechanisms
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The development and refinement of communication
skills both orally and in writing with particular
emphasis on persuasive argumentation supported by logic and scholarly research
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