Understand the classical and positivist schools of criminology and discuss how they converge with or diverge from each other in terms of their assumptions and policy implications.

Discuss the major assumptions/tenets, policy implications, and limitations of deterrence theory.

Discuss the assumptions of Merton’s Strain and Agnew’s General Strain Theories and the differences between each theory in terms of their assumptions, limitations/strengths over each other, and implications.

Evaluate the development of Hirschi’s Social Bond Theory, its assumptions, limitations/strengths, and implications for the criminal justice system to prevent crime.