CJ 598 - Contemp Issues In CJ

Institution:

Wichita State University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice A capstone course for criminal justice majors nearing the completion of the baccalaureate degree. Explores current criminal justice issues and integrates material learned in the criminal justice curriculum. Covers theories of crime and delinquency; origins and development of criminal law and procedure; functions and operations of criminal justice agencies in America, including the response to juvenile offenders; prevention of crime and delinquency; privatization in corrections and policing; the nature, meaning, and purpose of criminal punishment; the nature and impact of criminal justice policy; and the relationship between criminal justice and human diversity. Prerequisites: CJ 191, 391, 392, 394, 407, 593, and senior standing. For undergraduate criminal justice majors only.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wichita.edu

Phone Number:

(316) 978-3456

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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