Class Schedule

Introduction to the history and philosophy of administration of justice including law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. The responsibilities of criminal justice agents, legal frameworks, and the role of the justice system in a pluralistic society. Exploration of the concepts of crime causation, punishments and rehabilitation, and training standards of criminal justice personnel.

Historical development and philosophy of criminal law and constitutional provisions. Special emphasis on legal definitions, the classifications of crime and their application to the administration of justice system. Study of case law, methodology, and concepts of law as a social force. Also listed as LEGL 304.

Study of the complex and dynamic relationship between the criminal justice system and the widely diverse multicultural society it serves in addressing crime and conflict. Emphasis will be on the roles and interaction of administration of justice practitioners and their agencies in the community, the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population, crime prevention, restorative justice, conflict resolution, and professional ethics in justice administration. Also listed as SOCI 108.

The study of the extent, causation, and prevention of juvenile delinquency. Includes an analysis of juvenile courts, institutional treatment, probation, parole, and juvenile delinquency prevention programs. The sociological and anthropological approaches to juvenile delinquency will be discussed in terms of their relationship to the administration of justice systems.