SCJ 320 - Comparative Criminology (Criminal Justice)

3 Credit(s)

Provides a theory-based comparison and analysis of the impact of internationalization and globalization on crime and criminal justice systems across non-western cultures. Students utilize current research studies to measure and compare non-western cultural crime trends and differences in legal foundations/traditions, criminal procedures, court processes, and corrections, with emphasis on the role of geographical, historical, and cultural traditions in shaping criminal justice and deviant behaviors.

When Offered: Fall and spring semesters; OBC session 1.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Satisfies the Global Cultures requirement.