This course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches used by the justice system and the changing forces which have shaped them. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal processes, and sentencing and incarceration policies. Discussion points will include components and characteristics of the criminal justice system, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to and measurement of crime, and current challenges to the system.
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore
Instructor:
Geoff Caldwell, caldwellg@smccd.edu
IGETC: 4J-Sociology - CSM
CSU: D0-Sociology - CSM
Section Information as of Friday, December 27 2024 - 02:42:40 pm
Course status: Closed
InstructorSection | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
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JA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Instructor:
Geoff Caldwell
Meeting Date: 08/14-12/11 Meeting Time: 6:30pm-9:20pm Days: W Building: 12 Room: 0101 |
08/14-12/11 | 6:30pm-9:20pm | W | 12 | 0101 | JA | Lecture and/or Discussion |
Critical Dates for this Course | Date |
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Last day to add class | August 27, 2024 |
Last day to drop with a refund | August 27, 2024 |
Last day to drop without a "W" | September 2, 2024 |
Last day to drop with a "W" | November 13, 2024 |
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option | December 11, 2024 |