CJS 356 Violence in America
Students will explore the nature and extent of the violence problem in the United States using a tripartite approach, which incorporates patterns, explanations, and interventions. The course will cover the history and epidemiology of violence; roots of violence, including biological, psychological, and sociological causes; specific types of violence; media portrayals of violence; the physical, emotional, social, economic, and political consequences of violence; and ways to control and prevent violence in our communities, including criminal justice and public health approaches.
Prerequisites
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 18, 2017 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Analyze the different effects violence has on law enforcement, criminal justice, and the community.
- Construct a community-oriented approach to violent crime reduction.
- Explain, evaluate, and differentiate between the different theories and causes of violence.
- Examine violence in the media (newspapers, television, film, the internet) and its relationship to real violence.
- Develop and improve critical thinking and communication skills.