CRIM 4279 - Race and Crime

Institution:

University of West Georgia

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Description:

Prerequisite: CRIM 1100 or consent of instructor This course examines the relationship between race, ethnicity, and crime. It examines racial issues confronting the criminal justice system. Students will explore how minority groups (e.g. Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and Native Americans) are treated by the criminal justice system. Finally, this course critically examines how classical and contemporary theories are used to explain racial biases in the criminal justice system.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westga.edu

Phone Number:

(678) 839-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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