CRJS 3735 - Crime and Delinquency
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30254,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ryan Roberts
Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., International Security, Old Dominion University
Master’s, Global Political Economy, Old Dominion University
Master’s, International Business, University of Toledo
Bachelor’s, International Business, Bowling Green State University
Graduate Certificate, Modeling & Simulation, Old Dominion University
Correctional Officer, Security Threat Group Intelligence & Prison Emergency Response Team (PERT), State of North Carolina
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Email: rjroberts02@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa Hall 2165
Office Phone: 330-941-1790
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
During the week, I will respond to your email within 24 hours. On the weekend, I will respond to your email within 48 hours. If you do not receive a response from me within this timeframe, please resend your email, as I may have been inundated with other emails or forgotten to respond.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Roberts
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Course Description
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29 | Chapters 1 & 2 | What is Criminology?; Crime Causation | 07/05 – Discussion 1 |
| 7/6 | Chapters 3 & 4 | Early Biological Perspectives on Criminal Behavior; Biosocial & Other Contemporary Perspectives | 07/12 – Discussion 2; Exam 1 |
| 7/13 | Chapters 5 & 6 | Psychological & Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior; Social Structure | 07/19 – Discussion 3 |
| 7/20 | Chapters 7 & 8 | Social Process & Social Development; Social Conflict & Emergent Theories | 07/26 – Discussion 4 |
| 7/27 | Chapters 9 & 10 | Criminal Victimization; Crimes Against Persons | 08/02 – Exam 2; Discussion 5 |
| 8/3 | Chapters 11 & 12 | Crimes Against Property; White-Collar & Organized Crime | 08/09 – Discussion 6 |
| 8/10 | Chapters 13, 14, & 15 | Drugs & Sex Crimes; Technology & Crime; Globalization & Terrorism | 08/14 – 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.