Northern Essex Community College
Module 1 Content
Review all module materials and expectations carefully before beginning your work.
Module Content
Below are the required materials for this module. These readings, resources, and activities will help you understand the key concepts and prepare you for the module assignments.
Required Materials
- Read: Hassan, S. & Lett, D. (2023). Introduction to criminology. Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Creative Commons. – Chapter 1 What is Crime?
- Read: Joyce, P. & Laverick, W. (2020). What is crime? Teach Yourself: Criminology: A Complete Introduction (2nd ed.) Hodder & Stoughton. – NECC Library Access Required.
- Watch: Crime: Crash Course Sociology
- Read: Criminology Positions: Salaries and Employment Outlook
- Watch: What does a criminologist do?
- Review: Understanding Why People Commit Crimes – Infographic
- Module Lecture: What is Criminology?
How to Approach This Content
- Review the materials carefully and take notes as you work through them.
- Focus on the major concepts, examples, or skills connected to the module activities.
- Be prepared to apply what you learned rather than simply summarize the content.
Accessibility Support
Accessibility Tip: If you encounter issues accessing any materials, please contact your instructor as soon as possible.
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