Criminology

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Understand the definition and categories of crime.
• Know major criminological theories.
• Contrast and apply criminological theories and concepts to explain different forms of crime.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Attendance	20% (20 points × 10)
Exams	40% (200 points × 2)
Readiness Assessment Tests (RATs)	40% (50 points × 8)
Total	100% (1,000 points)

Grade | Point/Percentage Total

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
93–100	A
90–92	A-
87–89	B+
83–86	B
80–82	B-
77–79	C+
73–76	C
70–72	C-
67–69	D+
63–66	D
60–62	D-
59 or below	F

Attendance/Participation:

Students are expected to attend every class. Because this course uses a team-based learning approach, attendance and participation are essential. Accommodations for missed work are provided only for university-approved activities, documented illness, or other compelling circumstances consistent with university policy.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Adler, Mueller, & Laufer. (2022). Criminology (10th ed.). McGraw Hill Education. ISBN: 978-1264829767 (print or electronic).