CJ-701 Seminar in Crime & Justice
Core required course for Master of Science in Crime and Justice Studies. A sociological investigation of the relationship between crime and justice in contemporary American society. The possibilities and limits of traditional approaches to crime control are examined in the context of our search for harmony, justice and social change. Problems in evaluating the techniques, goals, and effectiveness of criminal justice agencies and organizations are considered as well as models for rethinking the scope and nature of our responses to crime.
Prerequisite
This course is open to MSCJS students only. Other graduate students may enroll with the permission of the MSCJS Director.
Offered
Fall