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
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- Read Chapter 1 - Theory and Crime.
- Review the Lecture on Theory and Crime.
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- 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.
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Lesson 2 - Classical Criminology
Lesson 2
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- Read Chapter 2 - Classical Criminology.
- Review the Lecture on Classical Criminology.
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- Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
- Take RAT 2.
- Complete a wrap-up activity: Journal Article Review.
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Lesson 3 - The Connection Between Biology and Crime
Lesson 3
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- Read Chapter 3 - Biological Factors and Criminal Behavior.
- Review the Lecture on Biological Factors and Criminal Behavior.
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- Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
- Take RAT 3.
- Complete a wrap-up activity: Classical vs. Positivist Criminology.
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Lesson 4 - Psychological Explanations for Crime
Lesson 4
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- Read Chapter 4 - Psychological Factors and Criminal Behavior.
- Review the Lecture on Psychological Factors and Criminal Behavior.
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- Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
- Take RAT 4.
- Complete a wrap-up activity: Web visit.
- Prepare for Exam 1.
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Exam I
Exam I
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Lesson 5 - Can Lower Socio-Economic Status and Inequality Cause Crime?
Lesson 5
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- Read Chapter 5 - Crime and Poverty.
- Review the Lecture on Crime and Economic Conditions.
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Assignments: |
- Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
- Take RAT 5.
- Complete a wrap-up activity: New York Times Article Discussion Forum.
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Lesson 6 - Anomie, Strain, and Crime
Lesson 6
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- Read Chapter 6 - Durkheim, Anomie, and Modernization.
- Read Chapter 8 - Strain Theories.
- Review the Lecture on Anomie, Strain, and Crime.
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- Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
- Take RAT 6.
- Complete a wrap-up activity: Merton's Strain Theory.
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Lesson 7 - Social Disorganization and Crime
Lesson 7
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- Read Chapter 7: Neighborhoods and Crime.
- Review the Lecture on Neighborhoods and Crime.
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Assignments: |
- Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
- Take RAT 7.
- Complete a wrap-up activity: Journal Article Review.
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Lesson 8 - Learning Theories
Lesson 8
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- Read Chapter 9 - Learning Theories.
- Review the Lecture on Learning Theories.
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- Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
- Take RAT 8.
- Complete a wrap-up activity: Policy Implications Discussion Forum.
- Prepare for Exam II.
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Exam II
Exam II
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Lesson 9 - Social Control Theories
Lesson 9
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- Read Chapter 10 - Control Theories.
- Review the Lecture on Control Theories.
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- Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
- Take RAT 9.
- Complete a wrap-up activity: Grasmick Scale Discussion Forum.
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Lesson 10 - Labeling Theory
Lesson 10
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- Read Chapter 11 - The Meaning of Crime.
- Review the Lecture on The Meaning of Crime.
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- Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
- Take RAT 10.
- Complete a wrap-up activity: Hard Time: Teens in Maximum Security Prisons Discussion Forum.
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Lesson 11 - Conflict and Critical Theory
Lesson 11
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- Read Chapter 12 - Conflict Criminology.
- Read Chapter 13 - Marxism and Postmodern Criminology.
- Review the Lecture on Conflict and Critical Theory.
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- Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
- Take RAT 11.
- Complete a wrap-up activity: Journal Article Review.
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Lesson 12 - Assessing Criminology Theories
Lesson 12
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- Read Chapter 17 - Assessing Criminology Theories.
- Review the Lecture on Assessing Criminology Theories.
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- Complete Thought-Provoking Question Exercise.
- Take RAT 12.
- Complete a wrap-up activity: Crime Causation Quiz.
- Prepare for Exam III.
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Exam III
Exam III
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