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Students at SUNY Old Westbury often use our Introduction to Criminology course to complete general education or major requirements affordably while balancing others commitments.

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The Introduction to Criminology course at SUNY Old Westbury is designed for students who want to gain practical skills while saving significantly on tuition. With NCCRS accreditation, this online course can transfer up to 3–4 credits directly to SUNY Old Westbury programs, helping students finish their degree faster and at a lower cost.
SUNY Old Westbury accepts courses recommended for college credit by ACE & NCCRS

Our courses are approved by the American Council on Education (ACE) — the same body that approves AP and IB — and are accepted for credit by thousands of universities, including SUNY Old Westbury.

Our courses are approved by the National College Credit Recommendation Service (Previously known as National Ponsi) — the NYSED.GOV body that approves AP and IB — and are accepted for credit by thousands of universities, including SUNY Old Westbury.
This course costs $250 through TransferCredit.org (UPI Study), compared to an estimated $900–$1,200 or more if taken directly at SUNY Old Westbury
FAQ
How many credits will I earn for Introduction to Criminology at SUNY Old Westbury?
You will earn 3 transferable college credits, approved byACE & NCCRS, which can be applied toward your degree at SUNY Old Westbury or over 2,100 U.S. universities.
Is the course self-paced and online?
Yes, it’s 100% online and self-paced. You can start anytime and finish on your own schedule within hours or days and then transfer it back to SUNY Old Westbury for credit.
Will this course from UPI Study transfer to SUNY Old Westbury?
Yes, the Introduction to Criminology course is ACE- and NCCRS‑approved and can be submitted to SUNY Old Westbury for credit toward general education or elective requirements.
How much does the course cost as compared to SUNY Old Westbury?
The course costs $250 total, which is 5X more affordable compared to the higher tuition fees charged on campus at SUNY Old Westbury or any community college near Old Westbury, NY.
Course Details For Introduction to Criminology
Learning Outcomes
SUNY Old Westbury in Old Westbury, NY
In Introduction to Criminology at SUNY Old Westbury in Old Westbury, NY you can learn the same topics, transfer it and save tuition fees by a mile. This course, worth 3 transferable credits and approved by NCCRS, is designed to help students at SUNY Old Westbury gain practical skills and, preparing them for success in degree programs and real-world careers. Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: articulate foundational concepts and definitions in criminology while describing its historical development; explain the principles of Classical and Neoclassical Criminology including their contemporary applications; define the legal characteristics and elements of crime; categorize various types of crime based on legal and social criteria, and discuss the methodologies and significance of crime measurement in criminal justice research; examine historical and contemporary crime trends in the United States; analyze demographic influences on crime and evaluate the impact of crime on communities; define victimology, explore key theories and historical context, analyze the concept and costs of victimization; trace the development of victims' rights, and identify risk factors for victimization; describe and apply Rational Choice Theory; explore the principles of the Positivist School of Criminology; identify factors and biases in Individual Trait Theory and evaluate the implications of these theories on social policy and crime; provide an overview of sociological theories of crime; examine social conflict theories; discuss developmental theories of crime; and explore various social process theories, including their applications and impacts on policy and practice in criminology.
Major Course Topics
Major topics include foundations of Criminology; crime classification, attributes, and components; methods of crime measurement in Criminal Justice research; crime patterns and trends; victimization within the Criminal Justice system; rational choice and trait theories in criminology; social structure and social process theories in Criminology; social conflict theories and restorative justice; developmental theories of crime; understanding violent crime; exploring types of murder; understanding sex crimes; fundamentals of property crime; economic and public order crimes; crimes of moral turpitude; political crime and terrorism; Cyber Crime; the American Criminal Justice System; Law Enforcement in America; an punishment and corrections.

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