Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

University at Buffalo - SUNY

As a criminology major, you'll ask tough questions about a topic that affects nearly every aspect of society, from health and housing to education and the environment. And then you’ll learn where to find the clues to help answer them.What will I learn?Forget what you've seen on TV crime shows. Here, you'll take a critical, research-based look at criminology as you explore subjects such as:The relationship between crime, deviance and delinquency.Theories of crime.How we measure crime.Systems of power and how law contributes to inequality.Misconceptions and stereotypes.Disparities in the justice system related to race, ethnicity and gender.Experiences of incarcerated people.How behavior shapes policy (and vice versa).

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