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2025 Spring > UGRD > SOCIOL > SOCIOL 104

Introduction to Systems of Criminal Justice

Course #: SOCIOL 104

Description:
This course introduces students to the social scientific study of crime and criminal justice systems through a sociological perspective. Topics covered will include theories of the causes of crime; the structure and function of the police, courts, and correctional systems; and the experiences of people who are processed through the justice system. Special attention will be paid to controversial issues and public policy debates, and students will consider proposals for criminal justice reform. Students will also consider the relationships between criminal justice systems and society.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10324 TuTh
2:00 - 3:15 pm
Passmore,J Lincoln Wheatley W01-0006
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
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02 10325 TuTh
8:00 - 9:15 am
Hairston,Brikitta Ogechi University Hall Y03-3370
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
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03 10326 MWF
1:00 - 1:50 pm
Defazio,Paul C REMOTE
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
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04 10327 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Passmore,J Lincoln Wheatley W01-0006
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
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05 10328 MW
8:00 - 9:15 am
TBD McCormack M02-0423
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
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06 10329
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Gascon,Luis Daniel On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
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