LAJ 542 - Criminal Justice History

Description:
This course will focus on crime and disorder in the United States from the colonial period though the 20th century with an emphasis on social forces that influenced the development of the criminal law and its institutions of social control. Formerly LAJ 530, students may not receive credit for both. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the master of science program in law and justice or instructor permission.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Summarize knowledge of the ancient and British origins of law and explain how it impacts the contemporary criminal justice system.
Identify, explain, and critique the historical forces that impact contemporary criminal justice policy and discuss the implications for future crime trends and crime prevention efforts.
Apply historical research and analysis to help explain historical and contemporary miscarriages of justice.
Critically analyze historical research on criminal justice through an analysis of published work and presentation to the class.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
Approved Fall 2017

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