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Students take a historical journey through the evolution of immigration laws and how the criminal justice system has often been used to enforce these policies . Starting with early laws like the " Alien and Sedition Act " to more contemporary polices such as the Sanctuary movement , 287 g contracts , and DACA students will examine the
SEM-116
Immigration & Criminal Justice System
3
reasons for these policies , as well as the intentional and unintentional
Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ). consequences to undocumented , and documented immigrants their families , the criminal justice system and the community as a whole . This course addresses immigration and racism , which are two of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy . This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive . Pre-requisite : ENG101
SEM-118 Psychology of Non-Violence 3
This SERVICE LEARNING hybrid course will present the issues of interpersonal ( domestic / sexual ) and intrapersonal ( self-injury / suicide ) violence through a psychological lens with a special focus on mental health , social justice , advocacy for affected populations , and strategies for the promotion of non-violence . As a service-learning course , students will research related topics , create and present advocacy plans , and engage in a minimum of 12 meaningful direct or indirect service hours in support of populations affected . Students must obtain Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ). clearances at the start of the semester to be able to complete direct service hours with off-campus Community Partners ( PA criminal History , Child Abuse , and FBI ). Indirect service hours with on and offcampus Community Partners may also require students to have clearnances . This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive .