Historical Perspectives on Prisons and Police Work ((3 credit hours))

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Examines historical development of law codes, police work and prisons since the ancient world, with emphasis on the early modern period to the present. Develops an understanding of current practices in criminology, placing emphasis on the evolving conceptions of the causes of and cures for criminal behavior, and the professionalization of police and corrections personnel. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).