Theories of Crime
RCRJ-507-6893
University at Albany
- Semester
- Spring 2026
- Instructor
- Greg Pogarsky
- Start Date
- 01-21-2026
- Total Credits
- 3
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Theories of crime causation ranging through biological, psychological, sociological, cultural, and political theories, giving close attention to the problems inherent in approaching the study of crime from a "causes of crime" perspective. Developed around key concepts used in theories of crime (e.g., responsibility, rationality), emphasizing the multidisciplinary source of these concepts, how they are changed when applied to criminological theory, and their importance for understanding the present state of criminological theory.
Course Area: Criminal Justice/Criminology
Level: Graduate
Dates: 01-21-2026 - 05-05-2026
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