CRM 3325 - Mass Incarceration (3)

Drawing upon theoretical and empirical insights from sociology, criminology, law, and other fields, this course explores the causes and consequences of mass incarceration in the United States. Specifically, the course will examine the historical foundations of mass incarceration; how sentencing policy, policing, and prosecution have oiled the engine of mass imprisonment; what correctional practices look like in the everyday; the consequences of mass incarceration for those incarcerated, their families, and their respective communities; and the implications of incarceration for mobility, inequality, and equity in the U.S. The course will also explore how other countries practice incarceration in order to identify alternative approaches and place American policy and practice in global perspective.

Prerequisite(s): Lower division GE requirements in Areas A and D, and sub-area B4.
GE Area(s): D4
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
When Offered: As needed; see Academic Department
Course Category: Major Course, GE Course