CCJ 562 - Law and Social Control

Institution:

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Subject:

Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description:

Examines major perspectives on the law as an instrument of social control and social change. Includes an exploration of theories of jurisprudence, the balance between government powers and individual rights, and fundamental legal concepts in criminal law, such as due process, equal protection, and cruel and unusual punishment.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.siu.edu

Phone Number:

(618) 453-2121

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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