POLSCI 375
The Politics of Police and Prisons in the U.S.
This course examines how politics influence policing and punishment, and how these institutions affect political behavior. Topics include the origins of police, courts, and prisons, their democratic accountability, and the impact on political lives. Students will explore reform or abolition debates and engage with the system through assignments.
Topics
- the origins of police
- courts
- and prisons
- their democratic accountability
- and the impact on political lives
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
No credit for POLSCI 389 with the topic "Politics of Police & Prisons in the United States". (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) At least one prior course in Political Science. (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027