LAW 307 - Criminal Justice Practice

Institution:

Rider University

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Description:

3 credits Examines how recent social, economic, technological and legal changes have affected criminal justice agencies and practitioners. It will explore how the work organizations of criminal justice practitioners have changed and assess current new directions in the field. Students will examine the work and work settings of criminal justice practitioners and the culture and structure of different criminal justice agencies. Through a variety of case studies and projects (including interviews and visits to criminal justice agencies) students will examine types of work in the field of criminal justice, assess the effects of current social policies on criminal justice careers, and explore ethical issues raised by changes in criminal justice practice. Prerequisite: junior standing.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rider.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 896-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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