CRJU 5000 - Law and Social Control

Provides an overview of the theory and application of criminal law in the context of social control. The course reviews various theoretical perspectives on law and society, focusing on the relationship between law and the structure and function of other social institutions. The course also examines aspects of the criminal law in action, assessing how legal definitions and sanctions are differentially interpreted and applied. Cross-listed with CRJU 7000. Semester Hours: 3 to 3