UWX SC231: Examine the American systems of Criminal Law and Justice in socio-historical context

Course Description

Examine the American systems of Criminal Law and Justice in socio-historical context. The three branches of the Criminal Justice system (Law Enforcement, Courts, Corrections) will be presented and critiqued against the backdrop of five cultural philosophies of criminal justice. Explore how crime is defined and measured, and how social sciences theorize causes of crime and crime patterns. May not earn credit in both UWX SC231 and SOC 230.