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Jan 31, 2025
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SOC 333 - The Police Provides students with a critical understanding of history of law enforcement, the police and policing in the United States. Will focus on four major issues related to policing: the history and role of the police in America; learning police work and becoming a police officer; issues and problems in policing; and current issues and trends in policing. Social science research on the police and policing will be the basis for studying and analyzing this aspect of the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: SOC 150 or ANT 102. Also listed as CRM 333. Fulfills: LASR; PRES, GECP. Notes: Category D.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, political, and cultural contexts in relation to the development of policing in the United States using an intersectional approach.
- Examine the interrelated functions of the police in multiple facets of the criminal justice system and additional institutions.
- Prepare and present arguments on issues related to policing.
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