SOCIOLOGY 131 - Criminal Justice in America

Institution:

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Description:

I, II; 3-4 cr (S-E). Day-to-day functioning of the elements of the criminal justice system in the U.S. Nature of crime in the U.S., ideas about causes and solutions. Emphasis on the sociology of the components of criminal justice system-organization and roles of police, lawyers, court and correctional personnel. P: Open to Fr & So only, until end of Fr reg period. Stdts may receive cr for only one of the following: Soc 131 or 431.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wisc.edu

Phone Number:

(608) 262-1234

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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