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Sinclair College
444 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402

SOC 2226 Criminology

This course presents a framework for studying the nature and the causes of crime and criminal behavior. Focus is provided through criminal typologies and the myriad of theories using multi-disciplinary perspectives.

Prerequisites: SOC 1101

Course Outcomes
  • Assess scholarly works and scientific research in the field of Criminology.
  • Examine current trends, issues, and topics in criminology.
  • Analyze causation, etiology, and prevention of criminal behavior.
  • Analyze research on the cause and effect of crime.
  • Identify various treatment approaches for criminals.
  • Distinguish among diverse views characterizing criminal behavior.
  • Analyze theories of the development of criminal law and the legal process.
  • Apply classical and contemporary theories of criminology.
  • Identify the policies, processes and punishments associated with criminal procedures.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 3 hours
  • Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
  • Department: Sociology
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: Yes
Available Sections
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Johnson
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 4
Section: 500
Open Seats: 4
Section: 500
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Location to be announced
Faculty: Taylor
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Credit earned though an agreement between faculty and student. Can be longer or shorter than normal term.
Restrictions: Independent Study Student, Correctional Facility Institutions
Open Seats: 8
Section: 601
Open Seats: 8
Section: 601
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Location to be announced
Faculty: Taylor
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Credit earned though an agreement between faculty and student. Can be longer or shorter than normal term.
Restrictions: Independent Study Student, Correctional Facility Institutions
Open Seats: 4
Section: 603
Open Seats: 4
Section: 603