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PSC 341 - Justice in the Courts
Justice in the Courts Prerequisite: A minimum of 30 credits earned is required. The judicial branches of the United States maintain the rule of law by settling disputes that occur in our society. Whether criminal or civil disputes, the courts are responsible for fairly reaching resolutions that best serve the interested parties. This course is focused on identifying obstacles to providing justice and proposing solutions to those problems. Students attending this course will develop knowledge of the main components of the U.S. Legal System and evaluate what is working and what is not. Students will also be able to analyze the main political factors that impact the ability of the judicial system to pursue policy reform to address these issues. Students will work on the skills necessary for critical and analytic thinking and effective communication over the course of the semester and apply them through individual assignments and group discussion. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department Course Attributes: ELAC DC-Social Sciences, ELAC LO-Critical Thinking Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Non Credit May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: First Year

PSC 341 - Justice in the Courts

Justice in the Courts
Prerequisite: A minimum of 30 credits earned is required.

The judicial branches of the United States maintain the rule of law by settling disputes that occur in our society. Whether criminal or civil disputes, the courts are responsible for fairly reaching resolutions that best serve the interested parties. This course is focused on identifying obstacles to providing justice and proposing solutions to those problems. Students attending this course will develop knowledge of the main components of the U.S. Legal System and evaluate what is working and what is not. Students will also be able to analyze the main political factors that impact the ability of the judicial system to pursue policy reform to address these issues. Students will work on the skills necessary for critical and analytic thinking and effective communication over the course of the semester and apply them through individual assignments and group discussion.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department

Course Attributes:
ELAC DC-Social Sciences, ELAC LO-Critical Thinking

Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels:
Non Credit
May not be enrolled as the following Classifications:
First Year

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Detailed Course Information		Current Apr 16, 2024