Criminology

Study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.

What Is Crime?Theories of Criminal BehaviorThe Criminal Justice System
Types of Crime and CriminalsCrime Prevention and ControlJuvenile Justice
Investigating Crime ScenesCareers in CriminologyTechnology and Crime
Understanding Key ConceptsCritical Thinking with Case Studies
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Study Strategies

Critical Thinking with Case Studies

Apply What You Learn

Practice analyzing real or hypothetical criminal cases. Ask yourself: What theories explain the suspect’s behavior? How should the justice system respond? This helps you apply criminology concepts to real situations and prepares you for exams.

Examples

  • Reading a news story about a crime and identifying which criminology theory fits.

  • Explaining to a friend how community policing might have prevented a local incident.