Introduction to Criminology

Criminology is the study of the concepts of crime and deviance that employs a multi-disciplinary lens of psychology, biology and sociology to explore the justice system to understand how crime comes to be defined and understood. Critically exploring definitions of crime and deviance from a criminological lens allows students to understand the ways in which power and influence have shaped definitions of criminality and how inequalities exist in how society regards criminality based on factors such as class, race, education, etc.