CJUS 310 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

Examines the criminal justice systems of selected countries with comparisons, where applicable, with that of the United States. Emphasis will be on crime rates, forms of criminality, police courts, and corrections. Descriptive material on selected countries will be analyzed and compared. This course will also focus on the thematic issues common among nations worldwide and provide insight into the various methods employed by those nations in administering criminal justice.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

A grade of C or better in any 200-level CJUS course

Offered

Fall or Spring (as needed)