WECM Appendix

 

CIP

Rubric

Number

Course Name

Semester
Credit Hrs

Min
Cont Hrs

Max
Cont Hrs

43.0104

CJSA

1312

Crime in America

3

48

48

 

CIP Code:

43.0104  (Criminal Justice/Safety Studies)

Course Title:

Crime in America

Course Level:

Introductory

 

Course Description: American crime problems in historical perspective; social and public policy factors affecting crime; impact and crime trends; social characteristics of specific crimes; prevention of crime.

 

Learning Outcomes: Explain the psychological, social, and economic impact of crime in society and identify characteristics of major crimes, the impact on society and the prevention thereof.