LEI 279 - Special Topics in Criminal Law

3 Credit(s)

Elective course for the bachelor’s and associate’s degrees.
Students survey a selection of special topics in criminal law, which can include victimology, measurement of crime, criminal evidence, criminology and the court system. The course instruction draws upon an exploration of landmark criminal law cases, including current cases when applicable. Students complete tasks from the perspective of a professional legal and learn the role and responsibilities of a legal within the realm of criminal law. This is a non-legal specialty course.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Criminal Justice.