JUS 428 Crime Across the Life Course (3 credits)

Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): JUS 101 and sophomore standing.
Taught: Variable, check with department.
The life course paradigm includes examination of sociology, psychology, and behavioral genetics to investigate the initiation, escalation, duration, and termination of the criminal career. The importance of genetics and biology, abuse in infancy and childhood, the role of parents and peers in adolescence, and the causes of de-escalation will be discussed in examining the offending trajectory and turning points of criminals.
Repeatable: No
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