Environmental Justice and Green Criminology

3 credits

Traces environmental movements, environmental ethics, evolution of environmental assessment/protection, criminalization of pollution, and international environmental agreements. Approached from several perspectives: deep ecology, social ecology, green politics, sustainable development, bio-regionalism and eco-feminism. ***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours including CRIM 090 or JS 090, CRIM 101 or JS 100, CRIM 289 or JS 291, one 300-level CRIM or JS course, and an additional five CRIM or JS courses; or permission of the Department Head.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of CRIM 412 or JS 412.*