PFP2010 – Criminology

Course Description

Criminology seeks to understand the underpinnings of criminal and deviant behaviour. Students examine this behaviour through sociological, biological and psychological perspectives. Students apply this knowledge in critical examination of Canadian and global crimes and statistics. A contemporary look at victimology and restorative justice is also provided.

Course Details

Semester: Winter
Campus: Ottawa
Start Date: Week of February 12th
End Date: Week of May 20th
Link Code: HCC4T
Number of Weeks: 14
Hours per week: 3
Visits to campus Once every 2 weeks
Delivery Type: Congregated
Associated Area of Interest Public Safety and Legal Studies
Associated College Program:

Police Foundations

 

Students should be prepared to demonstrate their learning by:

X submitting multiple written assignments
X using research and essay writing strategies
X delivering presentations
X participating in group-based activities
completing hands-on learning
learning in a fast-paced environment
X completing online work
performing highly-specialized tasks
using industry software tools
completing quizzes or tests

 

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