SOC 333 - The Police

Institution:

SUNY College at Cortland

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Description:

Provides students with a critical understanding of history of law enforcement, the police and policing in the United States. Will focus on four major issues related to policing: the history and role of the police in America; learning police work and becoming a police officer; issues and problems in policing; and current issues and trends in policing. Social science research on the police and policing will be the basis for studying and analyzing this aspect of the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or 150 or ANT 102. Also listed as CRM 333. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.) Notes: Category D. Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cortland.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 753-2011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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