CJ Special Populations
CJ325 CJ Special Populations
College of Business and Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Department
Course Description: This course introduces students to diverse special populations encountered within the criminal justice system and the broader community. Students will examine how law enforcement, courts, corrections, and community-based agencies interact with individuals whose identities, experiences, or needs may place them at increased risk of marginalization, victimization, criminalization, or unequal treatment. The course emphasizes cultural awareness, procedural justice, trauma-informed practice, ethics, legal responsibilities, and evidence-based approaches to improving public safety while respecting human dignity.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: All of: CJ100
Corequisites: None
Programs offering this course
- Criminal Justice (BS) | Crime and Intelligence Analysis Concentration
- Criminal Justice (BS) | Criminal Justice Concentration
- Criminal Justice (BS) | Digital Forensics Concentration
- Criminal Justice (BS) | Homeland Security Concentration
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