Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Distinguish between deviance, criminal justice, criminology, and juvenile delinquency.
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Differentiate the strengths and weaknesses of three types of measurements used in the study of crime.
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Evaluate the features of the specific theories and/or explanations of crime that are either presented in the textbook and/or class lecture.
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Relate the major types of crimes committed in the United States; property crimes, violent crimes, organizational crimes, crimes of terrorism, and crimes involving the use of high technology.
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Utilize the UCR and NCS websites.
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Examine the issues of professional responsibility and ethical standards as they relate to the subject matter of this course.