CRIM 8350: Philosophy of Criminal Justice

Course Department
Credits 3
Course ID
009563
Course Component
Lecture
Focuses on general questions about the criminal justice system: What is the nature and proper scope of the criminal justice system? How should the criminal justice system enforce laws? Why do societies punish and is it effective? What is the philosophy of social control? Examples of criminal justice initiatives are related to the theories studied.
Semester Offered