CJUS 321 - Cont Issue-Crm Jus

Institution:

Massasoit Community College

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

This course will examine critical issues related to crime and justice. The focus of the course will vary from semester to semester, but it will enable students to synthesize their knowledge and skills in analyzing issues including ethics and criminal justice, racial inequality in the criminal justice system, the efficacy of increasing incarceration rates, and societal responses to crime. The course will require students to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the field of criminal justice, critical thinking skills applied to criminal justice, effectiveness in oral and written communications, awareness of ethical issues in criminal justice, and knowledge of data sources in criminal justice and the ability to apply criminal justice related information and research. Prerequisites: Introduction to Criminal Justice (CJUS 101) and Criminology (SOCI 203) or Departmental Approval.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massasoit.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 588-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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