Criminology

Study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.

Study Strategies

Understanding Key Concepts

Master the Basics

Focus on understanding the key terms and major ideas in criminology. Make flashcards for important vocabulary, and quiz yourself regularly. Summarize theories in your own words and connect them to real-world examples to remember them better.

Examples

  • Making flashcards for terms like 'felony' and 'rehabilitation.'

  • Writing a short summary of sociological theories of crime.