SOCL 209 - The American Criminal Justice System

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SUNY College at Geneseo

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Description:

An analysis of the social construction of crime, followed by consideration of the policies, roles and practices of the primary crime control agencies (police, courts, punishment). The functions and interrelations of each component of the criminal justice system are examined, as is the role of criminal justice in society. Issues in public policy and the evaluation of crime control measures are emphasized. Prerequisites: Any 100-level Sociology course or permission of instructor. Credits: 3(3-0)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.geneseo.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 245-5211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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