CPSS/240
Foundations of Criminal Behavior

Course level: Undergraduate

Christine O.

BSA

Need help enrolling in a single course? Call 866-354-1800 or schedule a call.
Format
Online
Course length
5 weeks
Cost per credit
$426
Total credits
3 credits
Resource fees
$180
Estimated course cost
$1,458
Add to cart
Add to Cart
Start date
Nov 17, 2026 to Dec 21, 2026
Enroll by 6 PM Phoenix: Nov 12, 2026
46868268
Start date
Jan 05, 2027 to Feb 08, 2027
Enroll by 6 PM Phoenix: Dec 31, 2026
46876957
Start date
Feb 09, 2027 to Mar 15, 2027
Enroll by 6 PM Phoenix: Feb 04, 2027
46887067
Start date
Mar 16, 2027 to Apr 19, 2027
Enroll by 6 PM Phoenix: Mar 11, 2027
50908762
Start date
Apr 20, 2027 to May 24, 2027
Enroll by 6 PM Phoenix: Apr 15, 2027
50908778
Note
Take this course on its own, or as part of a degree or certificate program.
Request info
Request info
Buy as a single course
Buy as a single course
View all programs
View all programs
Format details

Online classes, always on, 24/7/365

Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.

This course highlights the causes of criminal behavior and the theoretical interpretations of such behavior. Students are introduced to the criminological methods of inquiry and review several different classifications of crime. Students also consider the public policy implications of various approaches to criminology.

Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

/fragments/course/course-disclaimer

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Public Health

Explain biopsychosocial causes of criminal behavior.

Public Administration

Identify gaps in public policy related to support services for justice-involved individuals.

Decision Making

Apply criminological theories to interpret offender behavior.

/fragments/course/course-promo