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:
Lawrence McDevitt, mcdevittl@smccd.edu
IGETC: 4J-Sociology - CSM
CSU: D0-Sociology - CSM
Section Information as of Wednesday, December 25 2024 - 08:08:12 am
Course status: Open for Waitlist - 1 on waitlist
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AA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Instructor:
Lawrence McDevitt
Meeting Date: 01/14-05/15 Meeting Time: 8:10am-9:25am Days: T, Th Building: 12 Room: 0102 |
01/14-05/15 | 8:10am-9:25am | T, Th | 12 | 0102 | AA | Lecture and/or Discussion |
Critical Dates for this Course | Date |
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Last day to add class | January 27, 2025 |
Last day to drop with a refund | January 27, 2025 |
Last day to drop without a "W" | February 2, 2025 |
Last day to drop with a "W" | April 23, 2025 |