CRJS 3735 - Crime and Delinquency
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41973,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Monica Merrill
Email: mmmerrill@ysu.edu
Course Description
3735. Crime and Delinquency. Study of the social context of crime in society, including a review of historical theories offered in explanation of criminal behavior. Review of social and psychological factors underlying delinquency, touching on treatment and preventive measures. 3 hours of lecture per week Prereq.: PSYC 1560 or SOC 1500 or CRJS 3736 or CRJS 1500. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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Textbook: Criminology (Justice Series) by Frank Schmalleger, 5th edition (2020)
ISBN: 8220145128533
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| Thu | 8/27 | Due 8/27 at 11:59pm: Quiz CH. 1 |
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| Thu | 9/3 | Due 9/3 at 11:59pm: Quiz Ch. 2 Assignment 1 |
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| Thu | 9/10 | Due 9/10 at 11:59pm: Quiz 3 |
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| Thu | 9/17 | Due 9/17 at 11:59pm: Quiz 4 Assignment 2 |
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| Thu | 9/24 | Due 9/24 at 11:59pm: Quiz 5 Assignment 3 |
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| Thu | 10/1 | Due 10/1 at 11:59pm: Assignment 4 |
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| Thu | 10/8 | Due 10/8 at 11:59pm: Quiz 6 |
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| Thu | 10/15 | Due 10/15 at 11:59pm: Quiz 7 Assignment 5 |
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| Thu | 10/22 | Due 10/22 at 11:59pm: Quiz 8 |
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| Thu | 10/29 | Due 10/29 at 11:59pm: Quiz 9 Assignment 6 |
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| Thu | 11/5 | Due 11/5 at 11:59pm: Quiz 10 Assignment 7 |
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| Thu | 11/12 | Due 11/12 at 11:59pm: Quiz 11 |
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| Thu | 11/19 | Due 11/19 at 11:59pm: Assignment 8 |
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| Thu | 11/26 | Due 11/26 at 11:59pm: Assignment 9 Assignment 10 Final Project- turn in here |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.