WU CRJ 205: Criminology

This course is an introductory course in the study of crime and criminal behavior that examines various theories of crime causation, profiles of criminal behavior systems, societal reaction to crime, and structures of criminological methods of inquiry.

Upon “successful” completion of this course, students will earn 3 college credits + 1 high school AP-weighted credit. This WilmU course is offered at William Penn High School, during school hours.

Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101

Level of Support: Tier 3 (Some)
University: Wilmington University
Type: Online Course @ WilmU, seven-week but with Face-to-Face support @ Penn
Instructor: WilmU Instructor with F2F support from Ms. Logic
Grade Level: 11-12th; typically for Juniors in Legal Studies Degree Program
Cost: $125
Payment: Due before enrolling in the course; Pay to “William Penn High School” via cash, check, or online- see Ms. Cuje

Textbooks for this course will be supplied by William Penn.

F2F @ Penn: Spring Semester during school hours

Level of Support: Tier 3 (Some)
University: Wilmington University
Type: Face-to-Face @ Penn, Spring Semester
Instructor: WilmU Instructor with support from WP’s Ms. Logic
Grade Level: 10-12th
Cost: $125 flat rate
Payment: Due before enrolling in the course; Pay to “William Penn High School” via cash, check, or online- see Ms. Cuje

Pay now with Debit/Credit

Textbooks for this course will be supplied by William Penn.

F2F @ New Castle: Fall B1, Spring B2, Summer B2

Level of Support: Tier 2 (Medium)
University: Wilmington University
Type: Face-to-Face @ WilmU campus, Semester or Block
Instructor: WilmU Instructor
Grade Level: 11-12th
Cost: $126 tuition/ reg. fee + books/materials
Payment: Pay WilmU directly through MyWilmU portal, after registering for the course

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The average cost of textbook for this course is $75

Online: Fall B1 & B2, Spring B1 & B2, Summer B2

Level of Support: Tier 1 (Least)
University: Wilmington University
Type: Online/Independent, Block
Instructor: WilmU Instructor
Grade Level: 11-12th
Cost: $126 tuition/ reg. fee + books/materials
Payment: Pay WilmU directly through MyWilmU portal, after registering for the course

Visit Campus Store to view required textbooks

The average cost of textbook for this course is $75

Pay Now with Debit/Credit

Dual Enrollment Course Transferrability

For your convenience, the transferability of this course within the state is listed below. The information was curated from the DOE course Transfer Database and UD’s Transfer Matrix. The information below was last updated in March 2025.

We can confirm that WU CRJ 205 Criminology transfers to the following colleges in Delaware:

Del Tech Community College …………………. CRJ 118
Wilmington University ……………………………. Host institution
University of Delaware ………………………….. SOCI 304 or CRJU 304
Delaware State University ……………………… SCCJ 208
Goldey Beacom College …………………………. CJ 350

Transfer of College credit after attending through Early College Programs

Students who subsequently enroll in Dual Enrollment or Early College courses enjoy advanced standing. Many colleges and universities will generally accept credits earned through programs of this type. Some will not. Most colleges and universities will accept credits from other institutions if a grade of “C” or better is earned. The student and/or their parents/guardian should contact the college or university of their choice to determine whether Dual Enrollment or Early College credits will be accepted. Students may have to send an official transcript from the partnering higher education institution to the college or university of their choice to aid in the college’s decision. Each institution applies these credits differently.