Race, Ethnicity and Crime in America    3 s.h

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A critical analysis of current research and theories of racial and ethnic discrimination within the American criminal justice system. The discussion will center on issues relating to: patterns of criminal behavior and victimization, police practices, court processing and sentencing, the death penalty, and correctional programs. 3 hours of lecture per week . Prereq.: CRJS 1500 or SOC 1500 or PSYC 1560 .