Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

1. Give a brief explanation of your chosen topical area.

2. Based on your chosen topic, define the problems and challenges that exist in crime and criminology. Explain the historical issues that have contributed to the problems and challenges.

3. Address the internal and external stakeholders and how they contribute to both the problems and the solutions in crime and criminology.

4. Discuss the data and information that you have collected while conducting research on your topic. Discuss how the data relates to the problems and challenges in crime and criminology.

5. Develop a solution that addresses the problems and challenges in crime and criminology, based on your research.

6. Use at least six (6) scholarly sources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia, Ask.com, Answers.com, Freedictionary.com, and other open source Websites do not qualify as scholarly.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Describe the nature of crime and criminology.
Explore the nature and prosecution of global crime
Discuss new evolutions in theory to explain current evolutions in crime, such as cybercrime.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in crime and criminal behavior.
Write clearly and concisely about crime and criminal behavior using proper writing mechanics.