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Course Schedule

Note that assignments are due based on the eastern time zone (ET). This ensures that all students have the same deadlines regardless of where they live.

Lesson 1 - An Introduction to Theory and Crime
Lesson 1
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 1 - Theory and Crime.
  • Review the Lecture on Theory and Crime.
Assignments:
  • View the Getting Started Lesson and complete the following:
    • Self introduction in the Discussion Forum
    • Student Questionnaire Form
    • Academic Integrity Statement
  • Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
  • Take RAT 1.
  • Complete a wrap-up activity: Juvenile Delinquency Discussion Forum.
Lesson 2 - Classical Criminology
Lesson 2
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 2 - Classical Criminology.
  • Review the Lecture on Classical Criminology.
Assignments:
  • Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
  • Take RAT 2.
  • Complete a wrap-up activity: Journal Article Review.
Lesson 3 - The Connection Between Biology and Crime
Lesson 3
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 3 - Biological Factors and Criminal Behavior.
  • Review the Lecture on Biological Factors and Criminal Behavior.
Assignments:
  • Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
  • Take RAT 3.
  • Complete a wrap-up activity: Classical vs. Positivist Criminology.
Lesson 4 - Psychological Explanations for Crime
Lesson 4
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 4 - Psychological Factors and Criminal Behavior.
  • Review the Lecture on Psychological Factors and Criminal Behavior.
Assignments:
  • Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
  • Take RAT 4.
  • Complete a wrap-up activity: Web visit.
  • Prepare for Exam 1.
Exam I
Exam I
Readings:
  • No new readings
Assignments:
  • Exam I
Lesson 5 - Can Lower Socio-Economic Status and Inequality Cause Crime?
Lesson 5
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 5 - Crime and Poverty.
  • Review the Lecture on Crime and Economic Conditions.
Assignments:
  • Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
  • Take RAT 5.
  • Complete a wrap-up activity: New York Times Article Discussion Forum.
Lesson 6 - Anomie, Strain, and Crime
Lesson 6
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 6 - Durkheim, Anomie, and Modernization.
  • Read Chapter 8 - Strain Theories.
  • Review the Lecture on Anomie, Strain, and Crime.
Assignments:
  • Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
  • Take RAT 6.
  • Complete a wrap-up activity: Merton's Strain Theory.
Lesson 7 - Social Disorganization and Crime
Lesson 7
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 7: Neighborhoods and Crime.
  • Review the Lecture on Neighborhoods and Crime.
Assignments:
  • Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
  • Take RAT 7.
  • Complete a wrap-up activity: Journal Article Review.
Lesson 8 - Learning Theories
Lesson 8
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 9 - Learning Theories.
  • Review the Lecture on Learning Theories.
Assignments:
  • Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
  • Take RAT 8.
  • Complete a wrap-up activity: Policy Implications Discussion Forum.
  • Prepare for Exam II.
Exam II
Exam II
Readings:
  • No new readings 
Assignments:
  • Exam II
Lesson 9 - Social Control Theories
Lesson 9
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 10 - Control Theories.
  • Review the Lecture on Control Theories.
Assignments:
  • Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
  • Take RAT 9.
  • Complete a wrap-up activity: Grasmick Scale Discussion Forum.
Lesson 10 - Labeling Theory
Lesson 10
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 11 - The Meaning of Crime.
  • Review the Lecture on The Meaning of Crime.
Assignments:
  • Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
  • Take RAT 10.
  • Complete a wrap-up activity: Hard Time: Teens in Maximum Security Prisons Discussion Forum.
Lesson 11 - Conflict and Critical Theory
Lesson 11
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 12 - Conflict Criminology.
  • Read Chapter 13 - Marxism and Postmodern Criminology.
  • Review the Lecture on Conflict and Critical Theory.
Assignments:
  • Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
  • Take RAT 11.
  • Complete a wrap-up activity: Journal Article Review.
Lesson 12 - Assessing Criminology Theories
Lesson 12
Readings:
  • Read Chapter 17 - Assessing Criminology Theories.
  • Review the Lecture on Assessing Criminology Theories.
Assignments:
  • Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
  • Take RAT 12.
  • Complete a wrap-up activity: Crime Causation Quiz.
  • Prepare for Exam III.
Exam III
Exam III
Readings:
  • No new readings
Assignments:
  • Exam III

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