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Welcome to Criminology! - Understanding Crime Theories and Basics

Explore criminology fundamentals, major crime theories, and preparation for advanced studies. Course includes readings, exams, essays, and discussions on crime topics.

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Welcome to Criminology! - Understanding Crime Theories and Basics

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  1. Welcome to Criminology! (Soc/AdmJ 012) Dr. Eric Silver T/Th 4:15-5:30pm 111 Wartik

  2. Course Objectives • How do criminologists study crime? • What are some basic facts about crime? • What are the major theories of crime? • Prepare students for advanced courses in criminology and sociology

  3. Course Layout • Part 1: Foundations for Criminology • Part II: Micro-Level Theories of Crime • Part III: Macro-Level Theories of Crime

  4. Nuts and Bolts • Required Texts: • Crime & Criminality by Hunter & Dantzker (2001) • Code of the Streets by Elijah Anderson (1999). • Class Participation: • Current events • Class discussion • Information related to class topics • Attendance will be taken daily: • Deduct 1% for every absence over 3 • Contact your TA about excuses • Don’t be late!!

  5. Course Web Site • www. personal.psu.edu/faculty/e/x/exs44/012/ • Instructor & TA contact information • Updated syllabus information • Lecture overheads • Course policies and assignments • About instructor

  6. More Nuts and Bolts • Three exams (no cumulative final) • 50-100 multiple choice & true/false questions • Lecture & reading • No make-ups • Writing assignments • 2-3 page essays related to reading • Office visits • By appointment (email works best)

  7. Grading • Exams = 90% • Writing assignments = 10% • Attendance: deduct 1% point for each > 3 • Class participation – fudge room • Extra credit points - TBA

  8. Getting to Know You

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