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CRIM 1140 - Victimology

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None 

This course introduces students to the study of victimology and the victim’s role within the criminal justice system. Topics include the history of victimology, types of victimization, theories of victimology, the relationship between victims and offenders, and services available to victims.

Billable Contact Hours: 3

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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the evolution of victimology. 

Objectives:

  1. Explain the origins of victimology
  2. Define the history and evolution of victimology.  
  3. Examine the study of victimization and its relevance in contemporary society.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate the influence of victim-offender dynamics on victimization theories. 

Objectives:

  1. Compare and contrast victimization theories and their influence on the victim-offender relationship.
  2. Examine the role of victim advocacy and policy changes.
  3. Analyze the psychological and emotional effects of victimization on individuals, families, and communities.

Outcome 3:Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze the role of victims in the criminal justice system.

Objectives:

  1.  Examine the role of victims in the criminal justice system.
  2.  Assess the effectiveness of victim support services and policies, such as victim compensation programs and protective orders
  3. Analyze victims’ legal rights an interactions with law enforcment and the courts.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
  • Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
  • Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
  • Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
  • Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
  • Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
  • Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Victimology
    1. History
    2. Relevance
  2. Theories
    1. Victim-Offender
    2. Psychological Effects  
    3. Victim Advocacy
  3. Criminal Justice System  
    1. Police Interactions
    2. Legal Rights
    3. Support Systems
    4. Court Proceedings
Primary Faculty
Bowlin, Samantha
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Lopez, Michael
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Primary Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088


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