We talk about theory in our courses on deviance, criminology, juvenile delinquency, and several others.
Criminological theory is important for both academic and practical concerns.
In this course we are going to delve more deeply into the criminological theories that you should already be aware of and have some feeling for. You should attempt to master the major propositions of the theories, the assumptions underlying the theories, and know what the empirical data has to say about the theories. Following this course, you should be able to consider programs and policy in light of these theories and assess their utility based on what you know about their theoretical underpinnings. However, the authors have done an exceptional job in this regard so the prefaces are highly recommended. There are three tests and a final in this course.