CRIM-4280 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice

School of Social Sciences College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Description

This course will focus on a particular issue being dealt with by the criminal justice system today. Students will critically examine the issue and related research and theories. The social context of the issue will be explored as well as possible actions to address the problem. Course is repeatable for credit.

Requisites

Prerequisites: CRIM 1100

Course Hours

Lecture Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0Total Hours: 3.00

Semesters

Spring 2027 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
Cybercrime Jason Nicholson, Ph.D. Distance E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Victim Rights Law Rita Davis Distance E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Wrongful Convictions Mai Naito Mills, Ph.D. Distance E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2026 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
Problem-Solving Courts Sarah Hupp Williamson, Ph.D. Distance E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2026 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
Wrongful Convictions Mai Naito Mills, Ph.D. Distance E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource