PBPL 365 - Crime,Punishment,and Public Policy

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

This course will introduce students to the public policy dimensions of crime and punishment in America. We will examine theories of punishment, the structure of the criminal justice system, and the role of the courts in defining the constitutional rights of the accused. Course materials will include novels, policy texts, films, and court cases. Prerequisite: C- or better in Political Science 102, Public Policy 201or Public Policy 202 or Permission of Instructor. 1.00 units, Lecture

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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