CJA/337
Culture and Society in Criminal Justice
Course level: Undergraduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course provides a critical and balanced examination of the American criminal justice system, with emphasis on cultural and societal influences that shape its practices. Students will study policies, procedures, and challenges across law enforcement, courts, and corrections, developing perspectives that support effective professional practice in the field.
Prerequisites
CJA/316 - Survey of Criminal Justice or equivalent
(Evaluation of submitted requirements may take up to 72 hours to be approved.)
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Advocacy
Determine strategies to promote fair treatment in criminal justice administration.
Investigation
Explain how criminal justice policies or procedures may affect individuals of varied backgrounds.
Community Policing
Identify aspects of multiculturalism and societal differences represented within the American criminal justice system.