To provide a historical perspective of women as offenders, victims, and criminal justice professionals. To investigate the relationship between the changing role of women in society and the changing role of women in the criminal justice system. To discuss and analyze the types and patterns of crime engaged in by women. To discuss and analyze the problems facing women as victims of crime. To discuss and evaluate the role of women as criminal justice professionals.
Students are responsible for all assigned readings, handouts, and materials discussed in class.
Students will be evaluated by two examinations, active participation in class, and the preparation of a professional research paper on a subject of interest covered in class. The student is also required to complete a 5-7 minute class presentation based on their paper. If their is a lack of class discussion, mandatory quizzes will be substituted for class participation and will be added into the final grade.