CJS 4220 - History of Criminal Justice

Institution:

University of Detroit Mercy

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

This course traces criminal justice history on a cross-national basis and surveys criminal justice in Western civilization and American life chronologically from ancient times (e.g. the Law of Hammurabi and Roman Law) to the present (e.g. Patriot Act). It is designed as an introduction to the historical problems of crime, law enforcement and penology, set against the background of major historical events and movements. Integrating criminal justice history into the scope of European, British, French and American history, this course allows for the opportunity for comparisons of crime and punishment over boundaries of national histories. Its broad chronological sweep gives the student an appreciation of the historical factors that have influenced criminal justice and how the field has changed in emphasis through the ages.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.udmercy.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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