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| Status: | Active |
| SUNY ID: | 66171 |
| Full Title: | American Criminal Justice Sys |
| Level: | Upper Division (UG) |
| CIP: | 4511 Sociology |
SOCL 209
American Criminal Justice Sys
3 credits
An analysis of the social construction of crime, followed by consideration of the policies, roles and practices of the primary crime control agencies (police, courts, punishment). The functions and interrelations of each component of the criminal justice system are examined, as is the role of criminal justice in society. Issues in public policy and the evaluation of crime control measures are emphasized. Prerequisites: Any 100-level Sociology course or permission of instructor. Offered not on a regular basis