This course will present an overview of the concepts, themes, and issues encountered in the discipline of criminology (or the study of crime). The course explains the basic concepts of criminology such as crime, deviance, rehabilitation, and the victim, as well as looking more in-depth at critical theories of race, ethnicity, gender, and class. We will examine the development of criminology through classical and modern theories. The relationships between theory and practice are also examined.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Responses to crime and deviance
- Critical criminology
- Feminist criminology
- Convict criminology
- Aboriginal and Restorative Justice
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41618 |
January 5, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Lecture | Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.