SOC1080 — Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
SOC 1080 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System SOC 1080 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0 Course Description: This course provides an overview of the criminal justice system in US society, including the philosophy, history, organization, and function of the police, courts, and corrections. Sociological perspectives are applied to an analysis of crime and victimization, ethics, and the concept of justice. Topics include foundations of crime; justice and law; federal, tribal and state elements; victimization; victim rights; crime statistics and the extent of crime; police issues; juvenile justice system; juvenile delinquency; court systems; corrections, community corrections; professional career opportunities; and future trends. This course meets the requirements for Elective A: Organizations and Institutions for the MN State Sociology Transfer Pathway AA. MnTC Goals 5 History/Social/Behavioral Science, 9 Ethical/Civic Responsibility Elucidate pretrial procedure and the criminal trial. Describe procedures and ethical considerations in punishment and sentencing. Articulate challenges to effective policing, including their ethical implications. Describe criminal law procedure. Relate the role of courts in the quest for justice and ethical considerations. Articulate the goals and practices of probation and community corrections. Describe the workings of the juvenile justice system. Discuss significant issues affecting prisons and jai
Prerequisites: ENGL0950, RDNG0940, RDNG0950, ENGL0090, ESOL0051, ESOL0052
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