Special Topics in Political Science (390-0-20)

Topic

Criminal Justice Poli & Policy

Instructors

Traci Burch
8474914848
601 University Pl # 202
Office Hours: http://www.polisci.northwestern.edu/people/core-faculty/traci-burch.html

Meeting Info

Parkes Hall 215: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This course will cover the US criminal justice system. We will learn about crime, actors (police, prosecutors, judges, jurors), corrections (prisons & community supervision), reentry, and other issues. We will learn through lectures, film, data exploration, and class discussions.

Learning Objectives

Students will be expected to understand the workings of the criminal justice system and the role of key stakeholders and issues.

Teaching Method

Lecture and in-class discussion

Evaluation Method

Class participation 30%
Take home midterm 25%
Final group project 45%

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-registration -- Reserved for Political Science students until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites.