Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

SDCM-0175

Organization's ID:

Criminal Justice 381: Victimology

Organization:

Study.com, LLC

Location:

Online

Length:

Self-Paced. 20 weeks (44 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Victimology

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to give students a deeper understanding of the fields of victimology and criminology. Students will learn about the history of victimology and the victims' rights movement; how to analyze trends in and consequences of crime and victimization; to differentiate between types of crimes and to recognize victimization in different settings.

Learning Outcomes:

Explain the concept of victimology in terms of the history, theories, typologies, and factors.
Dissect various types of crime data to identify the extent, trends, and patterns of crime victimization.
Break down the emergence and importance of the victim rights movement.
Explain the issues associated with various types of victimization, including violent and property crimes, sexual assault, stalking, intimate partner violence, and school and workplace violence.
Evaluate ways to recognize threats of violence and to prevent violence
Analyze the nature of violence and criminal behavior.