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Newburgh, New York
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CRI 2310
HISTORY OF CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN THE UNITED STATES
This course will review historical trends in the definition of crime, patterns of criminal behavior, and the American justice system. Students will learn how explanations for crime and ideas about deterrence and rehabilitation have evolved over the course of U.S. history. The roles of police forces and the emergence and growth of prisons will be explored. Students will learn to place contemporary debates about crime and punishment in their historical context.
Units: 3.0
Prerequisites:
CRI 1110 - INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY