CJS 320 Criminology and Public Policy
This course focuses on theories, concepts, narratives, and myths of crime and delinquent behavior. Contemporary issues and controversies within the criminal justice field are explored in social, political, and economic contexts. Special emphasis is placed on the roles of race, class, gender, and culture in relation to the etiology, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and delinquency. This course is committed to general theoretical debate, examination of the interrelation between criminological theory and research, and empirical analyses of policy and practice.
Prerequisites: CJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice, AND either CJS 200 Literature in Criminal Justice OR CJS 201 Foundations in Criminal Justice required.
Prerequisites
Special information
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 15, 2017 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Apply past and current criminological theories to practical situations criminal justice practitioners encounter.
- Demonstrate awareness of the impact of diversity on the criminal justice system.
- Critique past and current criminological theories and formulate fresh perspectives on crime and criminality.
- Differentiate between facts about crime and the criminal justice system and myths commonly attributed to causation.
- Evaluate the etiology of crime from an evidence-based perspective.
- Formulate public policy solutions to crime problems confronting society.
- Develop and improve critical thinking and communication skills.
Summer 2024
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Criminology and Public Policy | Hilal, Susan M | Books for CJS-320-50 Summer 2024 | Course details for CJS-320-50 Summer 2024 |
Fall 2024
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Criminology and Public Policy | Hilal, Susan M | Books for CJS-320-50 Fall 2024 | Course details for CJS-320-50 Fall 2024 |
Spring 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Criminology and Public Policy | Hilal, Susan M | Books for CJS-320-50 Spring 2025 | Course details for CJS-320-50 Spring 2025 |