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Criminology and Forensic Studies
What you'll learn
Criminal Behavior and Theories – Exploration of the psychological, sociological, and biological theories that explain why individuals commit crimes.
Crime Scene Investigation – Techniques and procedures for processing crime scenes, including evidence collection and preservation.
Forensic Science – Application of scientific principles and techniques in the analysis of physical evidence, such as DNA, fingerprints, and trace evidence.
Victimology – Study of the impact of crime on victims, including patterns of victimization and strategies for support and intervention.
Criminal Justice System – Examination of the institutions and processes involved in law enforcement, legal proceedings, and corrections.
Cybercrime and Digital Forensics – Analysis of crimes involving digital technology and methods for investigating and securing electronic evidence.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Forensics – Consideration of the ethical and legal challenges in forensic practice, including the handling of evidence and the rights of individuals
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Sociology
What you'll learn
Social Institutions – The study of structures like family, education, religion, government, and economy that shape society and individual behavior.
Social Stratification – Examination of social inequalities related to class, race, gender, and other hierarchies, and their impact on opportunities and life outcomes.
Socialization – Understanding how individuals learn and internalize societal norms, values, and roles from childhood through adulthood.
Culture – Exploration of shared beliefs, practices, symbols, and values that shape human interaction and define social groups.
Social Change – Analysis of how societies evolve over time, including the role of social movements, technology, globalization, and shifts in cultural norms.
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Economic History
What you'll learn
Supply and Demand: Analysis of how the quantity of goods and services supplied and demanded affects prices and market equilibrium.
Market Structures: Examination of different types of markets, including perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly, and their impact on pricing and output.
Consumer Behavior: Study of how individuals make decisions about consumption based on preferences, budget constraints, and utility maximization.
Production and Costs: Analysis of how firms produce goods and services, including the relationship between production processes, costs, and economies of scale.
Macroeconomic Theory: Examination of aggregate economic phenomena, including national income, inflation, unemployment, and fiscal and monetary policies.
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Political Science
What you'll learn
Among other areas, this course covers:
1. Comparative Politics: Analysis of different political systems and their structures, comparing various countries to understand their political dynamics and governance.
2. International Relations: Examination of interactions between nations, including diplomacy, conflict, and international organizations.
3. Political Theory: Study of philosophical ideas about politics, government, and justice, including the works of classical and modern thinkers.
4. Public Policy and Administration: Exploration of the processes involved in creating, implementing, and analyzing public policies and the functioning of governmental institutions.
5. Political Economy: Analysis of the relationship between politics and economic systems, including how economic policies affect political structures and vice versa.
