MCJ 6810 - Punishment and Society

Credits: (3)
Experimental
This class examines the use of punishment in historic and modern society. It will specifically review evolution of punishment, the purposes of punishment, and specific types of punishment. This class will explore critical questions related to societal perspectives of punishment, and will allow students to explore: What is the best way to punish criminals? When did we stop using corporal punishment? What is life in prison like for offenders? Why do/don’t we use the death penalty?