May 19, 2026  
2025-2026 Course Catalog 
  
2025-2026 Course Catalog
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SOC 216 - Crime, Law and Justice


1 Units

An introduction to the American criminal justice system. Topics include measuring crime, crime causation theories, criminal law, law enforcement, criminal courts, and corrections. Students will explore strategies for system reform to improve the quality of justice in America today.

Fixed/Variable Credit: Fixed Credit
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Repeatable: Y
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade



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