Course Catalog

JUS342E Criminology (3 credits) 9621

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of individual and group behaviors that result in delinquency and criminal conduct with an opportunity for each student to develop and defend a unified theory of criminal behavior.

LEARNING RESULTS
The learner will be able to:

1. Develop a Christian worldview of criminology
2. Learn the history and evolution of criminology
3. Academic
4. Develop communication skills
5. Enhance critical thinking skills

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Siegel, Larry. Criminology: Theories, Patterns, and Typologies. 9th ed. Belmont, CA:
West/Wadsworth, 2007. 0-495-00572-X

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INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
The integration of faith and learning occurs in this course as we explore the biblical basis for a ministry to juveniles.

LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
To determine if the course learning results have been attained, students document their learning by submitting the following items:

Test 1: 20%
Final: 20%
Current Events: 30%
Soul Project: 20%
Class Participation: 10%

LEARNING EVALUATION
Grade Percent
A 93 - 100%
A- 90 - 92%
B+ 88 - 89%
B 82 - 87%
B- 80 - 81%
C+ 78 - 79%
C 72 - 77%
C- 70 - 71%
D+ 68 - 69%
D 62 - 67%
D- 60 - 61%
F Below 60%

There are 10 assignments and two exams for this course.