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CRJ 475 - Women and the Criminal Justice System

(3 units)
Explores the changing roles of women in the criminal justice system from three perspectives, that of the offender, victim and practitioner/policy maker. (Major capstone and diversity course.)

Prerequisite(s): CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  ; ENG 102  ; junior or senior standing.

Units of Lecture: 3
Major Capstone Course, Diversity Course
Offered Every Fall and Spring
Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to demonstrate constant self-reflection as required to be an effective criminal justice philosopher/practitioner amidst American diversity in race, ethnicity, gender and class and display such thought and critical analysis in discussion and a variety of course assignments.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of current research on gender in criminal justice and issues particularly important to women in considering the impacts and effects of gender and race in criminal justice.
3. Students will be able to demonstrate integration and synthesis of knowledge, ideas, and approaches, reaching beyond traditional or orthodox approaches and perspectives, to issues regarding the roles and experiences of women as practitioners, offenders, and victims in the criminal justice system.


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