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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Studies the norms, laws, and systems for the promotion and protection of human rights. Provides a foundation for understanding historical, legal, political, economic, and ethical aspects of human rights. Examines ideological and cultural perspectives, sources of violations, the United Nations, regional and national mechanisms, special issues (e.g., women, torture, children, minorities), and the role of nongovernmental organizations. Prerequisites ADJ 100. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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Credits: 3 Uses overview of psychological and criminological theories to apply behavioral science theory to practical application in forensic settings. Focuses on analysis of various crime scenes and characteristics of offenders. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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Credits: 3 Fundamental issues relevant to contemporary public policing in America: role and history of police; impact on crime, disorder, and other social problems; discretion and its control; moral hazards; police legitimacy and public support; police culture and the police organization; and community policing. Prerequisites ADJ 100. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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Credits: 3 Covers theories on forms of punishment systems; punishment and corrections as a product of historical, cultural, and political changes; differences by race and gender in punishment and corrections; problems of social control and violence in prisons; alternative rehabilitation; and community prevention strategies. Prerequisites ADJ 100. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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Credits: 3 Studies the purposes and goals of community-based corrections and its various components, including pretrial diversion, probation, parole, and emerging alternatives to traditional incarceration. Addresses issues related to offenders returning to the community and critical issues facing jails, community corrections, and the management of offenders in community settings. Examines the role of community corrections within the broader correctional system. Prerequisites ADJ 100 Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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Credits: 3 Explores experiences of crime victims, distribution of the risks of victimization, and causes and consequences of victimization. Also considers nature and influence of victim's rights advocates. Prerequisites ADJ 100. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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Credits: 3 Comparative inquiry into the models of legal and justice systems around the world. Considers how social and legal norms are created, and how different societies exercise powers of social control. Evaluates justice models in action, including law and courts, policing, corrections, and juvenile justice. Prerequisites ADJ 100. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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Credits: 3 Introduction to the elements of family law, and exploration of its influence on American social life and contemporary notions of justice. Topics include marriage and parenting, divorce, custody and support, nontraditional families, and domestic violence. Prerequisites ADJ 100. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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Credits: 3 Explores relationship between law and society, including concept of law; origin, development, and role of law in society; and relationship between law and social change. Considers different approaches to the study of law and society, and assesses methodologies. Prerequisites ADJ 100 or GOVT 301. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Studies the workings, advantages, and frailties of criminal courts, and explores whether the system works effectively and efficiently. Prerequisites ADJ 100 or GOVT 301. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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