Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
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CRJU 7709:Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSCJ program or permission of the program director.
This course examines and compares the criminal justice systems of several countries by focusing on historical, political, and social factors, and explaining their influence on legal institutions and systems of justice. The course discusses the difficulties in comparisons and how to conduct an effective comparative analysis. Topics may include: perceived causes of crime, police structures, legal systems, victims, crime prevention, corrections, and recent trends in international crime and justice.



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