The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

CRIJ 6301 Theories of Criminal Justice

Historical overview of the philosophies and theories of justice that have impacted the American mind, the Constitution, and criminal law; federal and state criminal justice systems, and the processing of the accused and the convicted leading to correctional placement and punishment; critical examination of the criminal justice system in the context of justice needs and reforms.

Credits

3

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Criminal Justice

Offered

As scheduled