SOC 2306 - Practical Applications in Law Enforcement

Credits: 4
An overview of law enforcement components including a review of the English roots of America’s system, the historical development of modern law enforcement and correctional organizations, an analysis of these criminal justice components from an organizational behavior perspective, and an analysis of current challenges facing them. While corrections and courts will be covered, the focus of the class will be on law enforcement agencies. Students will conduct an in-depth study of a law enforcement agency.
Prerequisites SOC 1103 or SOC 1104 or FYS 1104