SOCJ 333: Illegal Bias in the Criminal Justice System

Course Description

An examination of the extent of illegal biases in criminal justice practice. Students will be guided to confront their and others’ attitudes shaped by racial, sexual, and sexual orientation biases. The primary goal is to teach a method of open discourse to negotiate these conflicts in an evolving culture. Cross-listed: CRIM JUS 333/SOC JUST 333. Prerequisite: CRIM JUS 110 or 270.