JUST 402 - Victimology

This course will provide the student with historical view of victimology and the victimization process within the American culture. It will also review the role of victimology in today’s criminal justice, social, and political systems while examining both the consequences of victimization and the various solutions to such problems. Examples of topics include sexual assault, child abuse/neglect, homicide, domestic violence, stalking, and elder abuse.

Prerequisite: JUST 205 - Introduction to Justice Systems
Credit(s): 3