CRJ 361 - Cross- Cultural Perspectives on Criminal Justice

Institution:

Molloy University

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Description:

(formerly CRJ 261) The criminal justice system in each country is informed by and responsive to a unique set of cultural imperatives. This course will introduce the student to the variety of criminal justice systems operating in advanced industrial democracies, totalitarian regimes and developing countries. It will examine indigenous and imposed concepts of law and justice, the rights of the accused, general rules of procedure and methods of punishment and rehabilitation in a cross-cultural perspective. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Status (Offered Spring) 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.molloy.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 678-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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