CRJ 200 - Race, Ethnicity and Crime

3 Credits

The student is introduced to the intersection between race, ethnicity, and crime in America. The myths and realities of how race and ethnicity relate to and impact various aspects of crime will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on the criminal justice response from arrest, to pre-trial discussion, sentencing, and through incarceration of an individual. Additional emphasis will be made on case law, and how it impacts minority youth.