CRJ 427 - Struggle for Justice

(3 units) CO10, CO13

Multicultural, multimedia study of the efforts of minorities, women and the disenfranchised to obtain equality. Emphasis on how law is used and misused in the struggle.

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of historic and modern issues addressing the struggle for justice and equality of African Americans in the United States.
2. define and explain cultural inequality in the African American struggle for justice.
3. identify and analyze the social construction of crime in America and the experiences of African Americans with and in the criminal justice system from different perspectives.
4. integrate effective communication and the critical use and analysis of information in class discussion and a variety of assignments.

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