2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

CJ 5710 COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS

This course presents an in depth overview and analysis of today's four legal traditions: civil law, common law, socialist law and Islamic law. Students will learn to take a global perspective in analyzing the four legal traditions. As nations' legal systems reflect their historical, cultural, and economic development, these contexts will be explored. Prerequisties: Foundations of Crimnal Justice or permission of Instructor.

Credits

3