Historical Perspectives of Criminal Justice Systems

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Examines the precursors to and development of three distinct systems associated with crime and punishment in the United States: the Courts, the Police, & Corrections. By studying the historical context and socio-political backdrop in which theses institutions emerged and expanded students will come to a richer understanding of them and their attendant polices, practices, conventions, and assumptions.It is recommended that you complete three of the following English courses before enrolling in this class: ENGL 1110G , ENGL 2210G , ENGL 2221G or ENGL 2130G . Restricted to: Criminal Justice majors.