CJ-419: Women and Crime

Women's involvement in crime and interactions with criminal justice system have generally been overlooked. This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to examine diverse perspectives which focus on the complexity of female contact and interaction with the criminal justice system and its agencies. Topics may include, but are not limited to, women as victims, offenders, and workers in the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: ENG 112 or WRI 118, SOC 119, CJ 152, completion of 12 hours of coursework in Criminal Justice and/or Sociology and Junior standing.