Demystifying Crime & Justice
Demystifying Crime & Justice Thematic Thread
The American public is fascinated by crime. Issues such as addiction, punishment, criminal minds, justice, and law are common subjects of both popular media and everyday conversation. Despite the appeal of these topics, a variety of misconceptions persist about crime, offenders, and the justice system. This thread aims to remedy those misunderstandings by challenging students’ understanding of justice, deepening their appreciation for the complexity of criminal behavior and sanctions, and analyzing the factors shaping public opinion and criminal justice policy.
Faculty Liaison: Jeffrey Roth
Curriculum Guide
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminology & Criminal Justice Systems | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
| Focused Courses | ||
| Select three courses from the following (must include three categories and three departments; two courses must be 300/400 level) | 9 | |
| Civic Knowledge and Engagement | ||
| Introduction to Public Policy | ||
| Culture, Discourse, and Ideas | ||
| Crime & Media | ||
| Philosophy of Law and Justice | ||
| Global Learning and Diversity | ||
| Politics of Race | ||
| Science, Technology, and Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Science | ||
| Cybersecurity in the Era of Evolving Technology | ||
| Using Evidence to Solve Public Problems | ||
| Self-Care and Well-Being | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Child and Adolescent Development | ||
| Society and Institutions | ||
| Crime, Justice and Society | ||
| Social Inequality | ||
| Psychology of Criminal Behavior | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| * | Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course. |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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Demystifying Crime and Justice Thematic Thread (DCJC)
Revised 10.26.20
UCC 10.13.20