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CJ 401 - A Racialized History of Policing in America

CJ 401: A Racialized History of Policing in America (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: CJ 300; sophomore, junior or senior standing; upper division major status; only open to Criminal Justice, Social Work and Public Administration; or Race and Policing Undergraduate Certificate students. Counts toward Race and Policing Certificate (2026-27), Race and Policing Certificate (2025-26).

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3 units
  • Required Courses
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

Expose issues of policing through the lens of race; highlight the voices and perspectives to explain low levels of trust between the police and Black communities; explore historical and contemporary social unrest that emanate from police operations, practices and policies.
Prerequisites
CJ 300; sophomore, junior or senior standing; upper division major status; only open to Criminal Justice, Social Work and Public Administration; or Race and Policing Undergraduate Certificate students.

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Who can take it
CJ 300; sophomore, junior or senior standing; upper division major status; only open to Criminal Justice, Social Work and Public Administration; or Race and Policing Undergraduate Certificate students.
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Fall

0 sections in Spring 2027

CJ 401 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all CJ classes for other terms.