SOC 213 - Race and Ethnicity Studies in Criminal Justice

4 Hour(s)
General Education S2 and CCD

This course examines the historical and present role of various races and ethnicities in the criminal justice system. Readings and discussions focus on the statistics and disparities found in arrests, charging, convictions, and sentencing. The course provides rationales for why racial and ethnic minorities appear to be less privileged by systems including law, discrimination, and poverty.

FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101, SOC 102 or CRJ 103
Also Offered As: CRJ 213