Applied Criminology
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Bachelor of Science, Applied Criminology
The Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Criminology is designed to provide you with in-depth academic preparation for careers in applied criminology, juvenile justice, law enforcement, government agencies and other related fields, or for advanced degree programs.
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- Program Learning Objectives
Understand the relationships between the major agencies of the justice system, including the police, courts and corrections.
Understand the key concepts and theories in criminology and criminal justice.
Examine contemporary issues facing the criminal justice system, such as corruption, police brutality, racial profiling and disproportional minority contact.
Understand the basic principles and practices of rehabilitation, retribution, restitution and incapacitation.
Evaluate the different explanations regarding the nature, extent, causation and prevention of crime and delinquency.
Express and communicate criminological and criminal justice knowledge inside and outside the classroom.
Learn how race, gender, sexuality, social class and age are related to crime, delinquency and criminal justice.
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Campus Box 22
Emporia, Kansas 66801