CRJS 3735 - Crime and Delinquency
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41974,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ryan Roberts
Email: rjroberts02@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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Criminology (5th ed.) |
Author: Frank Schmalleger
Publisher: Pearson
Date: 2021 (digital) 2019 (physical) ISBN: 9780137536207 – Digital Copy; 9780135209295 – Loose Leaf; 9780135186251 - Paperback
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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Assignment Shcedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapters 1 & 2 | What is Criminology?; Crime Causation | 08/30 – Discussion 1 |
| 8/31 | Chapters 3 & 4 | Early Biological Perspectives on Criminal Behavior; Biosocial & Other Contemporary Perspectives | 09/06 – Discussion 2; Exam 1 |
| 9/7 | Chapters 5 & 6 | Psychological & Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior; Social Structure | 09/13 – Discussion 3 |
| 9/14 | Chapters 7 & 8 | Social Process & Social Development; Social Conflict & Emergent Theories | 09/20 – Discussion 4 |
| 9/21 | Chapters 9 & 10 | Criminal Victimization; Crimes Against Persons | 09/27 – Exam 2; Discussion 5 |
| 9/28 | Chapters 11 & 12 | Crimes Against Property; White-Collar & Organized Crime | 10/04 – Discussion 6 |
| 10/5 | Chapters 13, 14, & 15 | Drugs & Sex Crimes; Technology & Crime; Globalization & Terrorism | 10/09 – Exam 3; Term Paper |
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.