CRCJ 4510 VIOLENCE (3 credits)
This course will examine the social, political and psychological aspects of violence. It will identify various analytical approaches to the study of violence: identifying violent groups, reviewing societal response to violence, and examining police and governmental responses to reduce or control violence. Please note that a core competency of this course is critical thinking. Critical thinking requires students to think through situations, facts, and issues in an open-minded and objective way in an effort to analyze and evaluate information in an informed manner.
Prerequisite(s): CRCJ 1010, ENGL 1150, and 45 credit hours; or instructor permission