CRIM6200 (Criminology) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Average rating 2.7/5. Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Offers an overview of the current understanding of the causes of crime from an interdisciplinary perspective. Focuses on the historical and contemporary theories of crime and causation. Examines the connections between systemic racism, inequalities, and crime and the role of bias in the development of the field and criminological theories. Emphasizes integrating criminological theory and research, assessing the implications of this knowledge base for policies relating to crime control and prevention. Presents and discusses the most current data regarding the nature and extent of crime in the United States.
Data updated October 2026.