SSCI 2830U – Justice Theory and Policy

This course considers social and political theories, law and justice and their implications for policy development in the justice system. It explores the diverse nature of the theory within the field of crime and deviance by focusing on modern and post-modern theories. The selected paradigms are studied with regard to their explanatory domain, role in examining social and criminological problems and the development of policies.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): SSCI 1000U or SSCI 1010U, SOCI 1000U or PSYC 1000U
Credit restriction(s): PSYC 2830U