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CRJS 204 Women and Criminal Justice

This course is designed to give students an understanding of the basic theoretical foundations of women in criminal justice. This course will cover a broad range of topics including the importance of understanding the emergence of gender in criminology; the importance of understanding the role of gender, race, age and class in the criminal justice system; and learning about women as victims and offenders of crime. This course also will address the role of women as practitioners and professionals in the field of criminal justice. Students will have the opportunity to integrate theory with practical application in order to better understand the material.
Pre-requisite(s): CRJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice  or SOCL 100 Sociology  or PSYC 100 General Psychology .
Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3