Criminal Justice Policy Analysis & Reform

Catalog description

Designed to prepare students to understand the role of policy and policy analysis in criminal legal system practices, procedures, and structure. Students will explore key policies in the history of the criminal legal system and implementation of these policies. Provide students with the opportunity to evaluate current policies to understand key facets of pieces of legislation, the impact on communities and individuals, and unintended consequences of legislation. The course will use a mix of lecture, docuseries, podcasts, case studies, and discussion. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: CJS 1200 and CJS 2000