The government, laws, law enforcement, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice systems are examined in each representative country studied and compared to each other and the American system of criminal justice. The text and assigned readings comprise the common, substantive-content database for the course.
Students share cooperative learning experiences through participation in team activities.
Students are encouraged to maintain a course outline and notebook to enhance learning and promote organizing skills. Attendance is required unless excused for good cause. To maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning, students are requested to be seated and quiet at the beginning of class and remain attentive until dismissed by the instructor. Classroom etiquette requires students arriving late or needing to depart early to clear it with the instructor. Our cardinal rule will be to treat each other with respect.