CRCJ 4410 VICTIMOLOGY (3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to the topics and issues that are pertinent to the study of victimology. Students will learn about the prevalence, predictors, and consequences of various forms of victimization, including child abuse, intimate partner violence, rape and sexual assault, stalking, and homicide over the life-course. In addition, students will learn about the nature of criminal justice victimization data, and the issues related to the measurement and costs of victimization.
Prerequisite(s): CRCJ 1010, ENGL 1150, and 45 credit hours; or permission.