SOC 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

Credits: 3

This course introduces students to the American criminal justice system, with a focus on the interconnectedness of the major pieces: the police, the courts, and the correctional system. Benefits and limitations of the existing criminal justice system will be explored, along with growing threats to both society and the system itself.

Pre-Requisites: SOC 101 or permission of instructor.
Repeatable: May not be repeated for credit