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Criminology and Crime: Why Criminals Commit Crime!
Katrina
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In this flex class, we will explore theories behind criminality and why people commit crime; we will study criminological theory to illustrate real-world application.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 10
In this flexible schedule class, we will learn about Criminology. Criminology is the study of crime and society’s response to it. In this basic, introductory course, we consider the fundamentals of criminology; we look at a range of topics in criminology at the societal and individual level. Some of the fundamental questions in the discipline (e.g., what is the root cause of crime? What form of punishment is appropriate? How can crime be prevented?) are examined. Many of the main...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is Criminology?In this lesson, we take an overview of what the field of Criminology details.Week 2Lesson 2Biological Theories of CrimeIn this lesson, we learn how biological theories explain crime!Week 3Lesson 3Strain Theory to Explain CrimeIn this lesson, we learn how Strain Theory explains crime!Week 4Lesson 4Social Learning Theory to Explain CrimeIn this lesson, we learn how Social Learning Theory explains crime!Week 5Lesson 5Rational Choice Theory & Deterrence Theory to Explain CrimeIn this lesson, we learn how Rational Choice Theory and Deterrence are connected and explains crime!Week 6Lesson 6VictimologyIn this lesson, we learn about theories that explain victimization.Week 7Lesson 7Punitive TheoryIn this lesson, we learn about the theories for punishment.Week 8Lesson 8Juvenile Justice TheoryIn this lesson, we learn about the theories related to Juvenile Justice!
With a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, I am an online university adjunct professor of criminology, criminal justice, forensics, and sociology, as well as an experienced online high school teacher, having developed and taught high school courses for criminology, criminal justice, and criminal profiling, all online. I also serve as a peer-reviewer for numerous professional journals. I have studied these topics in depth and am well read on the subjects, and continue to devote time to learning about new developments, theories, and discoveries. Additionally, I am I am a K-12 teacher, working with students of all ages.
All hand outs will be provided each class. No materials will need to be purchased.
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Criminology will explore why people commit crime; it should be advised that some situations explored may be suitable for more mature students. As a class for young teenagers, topics and content will be presented that is suitable for young teenagers.
Hello! My name is Katrina! I am a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Sociology (completed in 3 years!). I also graduated with my Master of Arts...
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Ages: 13-16
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