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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.

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2026 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10238 MWF
10:00 - 10:50 am
Passmore,J Lincoln McCormack M02-0423
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 33
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
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Low cost course material (under $50)
02 10239 MW
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Horgan,Gerard University Hall Y03-3370
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 15
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Course Material Costs Unknown
03 10240 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Miller-Smith,Ayanna McCormack M03-0407
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 27
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Course Material Costs Unknown
04 10241 TuTh
9:30 - 10:45 am
Venables,Claire Wheatley-Peters W01-0006
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 30
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Course Material Costs Unknown
05 10242 MWF
1:00 - 1:50 pm
Passmore,J Lincoln McCormack M02-0423
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 23
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
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Low cost course material (under $50)
06 10243
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Gascon,Luis On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 35
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Course Material Costs Unknown

2026 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 6868 TuTh
2:00 - 3:15 pm
Passmore,J Lincoln University Hall Y03-3370
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 40
Status: Closed
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
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Low cost course material (under $50)
02 6869 TuTh
8:00 - 9:15 am
Moore,Charles McCormack M02-0423
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 20
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Course Material Costs Unknown
03 6870 MWF
1:00 - 1:50 pm
Miller-Smith,Ayanna McCormack M02-0423
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 40
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Course Material Costs Unknown
04 6871 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Passmore,J Lincoln McCormack M02-0404
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 40
Status: Closed
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
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Low cost course material (under $50)
05 6872 MW
2:30 - 3:45 pm
Horgan,Gerard Wheatley-Peters W01-0006
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 39
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Course Material Costs Unknown
06 6873
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Hairston,Brikitta On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 35
Status: Closed
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.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: OER Course Material, no cost course materials

2026 Summer

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1121
-
Passmore,J Lincoln On-line course
Session: SS1 6W
Class Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/09/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 28
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
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