Comparative Criminal Justice
General
Prefix
CJS
Course Number
325
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
A comparative study of criminal justice systems in the world. The philosophical, historical, legal, and political roots of these systems will be examined. Although the course is international in scope, emphasis will be placed on Europe.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Apply unique features of dominant criminal justice systems; Civil Law, Common Law, Socialist and Sharia Law as practiced in different countries.
Outcome
Distinguish different approaches to Crime and Punishment based on the type of Criminal Justice System examined.
Outcome
Evaluate the notions of Transnational and International Crime and Global Justice.
Outcome
Apply the role of International Tribunals, International Criminal Courts, International Declarations, Treaties and Conventions in Global Justice to describe how Global Justice works.