SOC 321 - Criminology And Justice

Institution:

Alverno College

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Description:

Prereq. Integrated Communication Level 3; BSC 215; one additional 200-level course in PSY or SOC - The student applies scientific methods and sociological theories to the study of crime and the criminal justice system. "Justice," asit appears in the course title, refers to criminal justice and social justice. Therefore, the student examines the social construction of crime and criminality by studying how we define what "crime" is and how we decide who should be pun-ished for what. She probes problems of injustice within our criminal laws, law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional facilities. The course examines historical and contemporary practices of criminal justice as they have been shaped and experienced by groups such as the poor/rich or racial and ethnic minorities/majorities. The student conducts qualitative research to deepen her understanding. She works toward developing meaningful solutions that reflect the integration of theory and practice with empirical evidence and her personal value system.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alverno.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 382-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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