July 2023 University Catalog with October Addenda

CRJ7015 Criminal Justice Theory

Learners investigate the applications of both criminal justice and criminological theories by scholars and professionals in research, policy formation, and practice. Learners gain and apply an understanding of key criminal justice theories that pertain to the structures and operations of the criminal justice organizations, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Learners analyze and evaluate the behaviors of state officials, the legal apparatus, and criminal justice organizations. Learners assess trends in criminal control in relation to political processes, social groups, economic changes, and ideological factors. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PUAD6020, completion of or concurrent registration in PUAD6030.