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SOC 543 - Police, Courts, and Corrections: The Sociology of Crime and Punishment

SOC 543: Police, Courts, and Corrections: The Sociology of Crime and Punishment (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: SOC 101. Counts toward Public Law Certificate (2026-27), Public Law Certificate (2025-26).

3 units
  • Required Courses
  • Violence and Society
  • Twelve Units Selected from
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (unknown)

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Historical sociology of the American criminal justice system. Development and functions of police, criminal courts, prisons, parole, and probation. Theories and ideologies of punishment and rehabilitation. Review of contemporary research.

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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.

0 sections in Spring 2027

SOC 543 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all SOC classes for other terms.