Victimology (POLC 4012)
In this course, students examine the specialized field of criminology which places particular emphasis on victims of crime, its impact on their lives and factors connected to victimization. Students take an academic approach which incorporates examining theories related to the explanation of victimization, the history and development of victimology, the nature of victimization and victim surveys, current provincial and federal legislation related to the fear of crime and prevention issues. Specific attention is given to the examination of types of victim groups, rights of the victim, and the development and accessibility to the many agencies that are available through victim services.
Credits:
| Credit Hours | Contact Hours | Lecture Hours | Lab Hours | Other |
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3.000 |
42.000 |
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[+] Prerequisites:
[+] Corequisites and Concurrent Prerequisite(s):
None
[+] Equivalents:
[-] Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:
Undergraduate - degree level
Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors:
(BAPS) Hon Bach of Police Studies
(POLR) Bach App Hum Ser-POLC Deg Comp
(BHSP) Bach of Human Serv (Police St)
(POLC) Bach App.Hum.Serv (Police St)
(BAPA) Hon BachPolice Studies-AdvStdg
(BHSA) Bach Human Serv(PolStd)-AdvStg