Sociology 260 - Sociology of Criminal Justice

Institution:

Whitman College

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Description:

not offered 2008-09 A sociological analysis of the criminal justice system as a social institution. In particular, this course will take an in-depth look at the workings of our nation's police, court, and prison systems to determine exactly how these elements of the criminal justice system operate in practice, and how effectively they meet their defined objectives of controlling crime and protecting the members of society from criminal behavior. Class lectures and readings will be supplemented by field trips to and speakers from the various components of the criminal justice system in the Walla Walla area. This course is open to all students, but previous course work in sociology would be very helpful.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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