CJ 3700 - Women, Crime, and Justice

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Course explores women within the American criminal justice system, focusing on females as the victim and perpetrator of crime as well as the various positions that they hold within the criminal justice profession (i.e. law enforcement, courts, corrections). Additional attention will be paid to the social construction of gender and how it can shape the creation and application of social control within society. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the various differences between male and female participation in crime. 2. Critique inequities for women in the justice system. 3. Connect criminological theories to issues of women, crime, and justice. 4. Improve written and verbal communication skills. Prerequisites: CJ 3270 (Grade C- or higher or can be concurrently enrolled).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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