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Criminology Resource Guide: Welcome

Criminology is the study of the incidence, forms, causes and consequences of crime.

About This Guide

This resource guide was designed to provide assistance with research on criminology. To navigate this guide, click on the tabs above, or Table of Contents below. If you need help, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Find Articles
Includes relevant databases, search links, and selected journals about criminology topics.
Find Books
Includes suggested subject searches with links to our catalog and selected reference books.
Find E-Books
Includes selected criminology e-book databases, recommended reading, criminal psychology, and theories.
Background
Provides reference articles on criminology theories, criminal research, imprisonment, violence, and the war on drugs.
Internet Links
Includes websites on careers, associations, and government websites.
Videos
Includes streaming videos and DVDs on criminology topics.

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Criminology Minor
A minor in criminology will broaden your understanding of the social origins of crime. Thus, it is particularly useful for students who plan careers in law enforcement, corrections, social work, as well as the not-for profit sector.

Essential Criminology by Mark M. Lanier; Stuart Henry; Desire' J. M. Anastasia
Call Number: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost
ISBN: 9780813348858
Publication Date: 2014-12-09
21st Century Criminology: A Reference Handbook by J. Mitchell Miller (Editor)
Call Number: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
ISBN: 9781412960199
Publication Date: 2009-08-06

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Created by Vandy Evermon for the minor offered under the Psychology & Sociology Department.

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Last Updated: Jan 23, 2020 4:16 PM
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Subjects: Criminal Justice, Sociology

Tags: criminal justice, criminology, human services, psychology, sociology