Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 | Page 243

CRJ-216
Race , Class & Ethnicity
For much of our history , the administration of justice has
3.00 always been about controlling the minority outside of the ruling class . In fact , race and ethnicity necessarily influence individual experiences in the criminal justice system , as well as within the broader society . The purpose of this class is to critically examine the characteristics of race and ethnicity and how they are used to bias decisions within our criminal justice system . Students will investigate the past and present behavior of the courts , correctional institutions , and law enforcement officials , and the possibility of prejudiced policies and practices utilized to rule against minority classes . Additionally , interracial crime is addressed , with a focus on how the criminal justice system has inadequately addressed the correlates that lead to the perpetuation of such destructive actions .
CRJ-217
Probation & Parole
This course focuses on the application of the fundamental concepts of probation and parole , theory and nature of probation concepts and principles to the civil and criminal justice systems , with a focus on forensic psychology .
CRJ-220
Ethics in Criminal Justice
This course will explore a range of value-based concepts
and perspectives designed to familiarize students with
their importance both within the complex world of crime
and justice and outside of it . This course will explore
more generally the relevance of duties , obligation , and
principles ; to encourage sound reflection on those
particular explorations ; and , ideally , to be better
equipped to resolve any ( criminal justice ) situation in
which conflict might arise .
CRJ-225
Juvenile Delinquency
Consideration of delinquent and status offenders , the role of the family , peers , schools and gender in the creation of delinquency and the controversy surrounding the punishment of juvenile offenders .
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