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Victimology |
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VICTIMOLOGY |
| CLASS CODE: |
SOC 443 |
CREDITS:
3
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| DIVISION: |
EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT |
| DEPARTMENT: |
SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: |
This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement. |
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| CATALOG DESCRIPTION: |
This course focuses on victims rather than offenders in the justice system. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The history and philosophy of development of victimology theories. |
| TOPICS: |
Rise of victimology, victim demographics, victim precipital crime, special classes of victims, victim compensation |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Students will understand the role of victims in society and the justice system |
| REQUIREMENTS: |
2 mid term exams and a comprehensive term paper |
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| OTHER: |
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| EFFECTIVE DATE: |
August 2001 |
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