CJ 376 - Sentencing: The History, Necessity and Morality of Punishment in America

Institution:

Drexel University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

The course is an exploration of punishment, its various philosophies, theories and approaches. The costs and outcomes of incarceration as well as alternatives will be examined as well as disparities regarding age, gender, race in our sentencing. A review of the ultimate sanction, the death penalty will complete the course.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CJ 206 [Min Grade: C]

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Not repeatable for credit.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.drexel.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 895-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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