Crime Prevention
Criminal Justice · 3 hrs Lecture
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CJ-3204 prerequisites
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Description
Explores the history and development of perspectives on crime and crime prevention and critically examines the theoretical approaches within the field. The course will also focus on contemporary spatial perspectives on crime prevention. A variety of disciplinary perspectives analyze the relationship between crime, fear and space including geography, criminology, city planning and architecture. Specific situational and physical environmental strategies of crime prevention are discussed.
Requisite courses
CJ-1002 or the former CJ-1101, and CJ-2100 [prerequisite(s)].
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.