CRJU 377 - Hate Crime

Institution:
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Subject:
Description:
This course explores the social phenomenon of hate crime in America. Hate crime or, more appropriately labeled, bias crime is a specific sub-type of criminal behavior perpetrated against victims because they are members of a group or groups which the offender exhibits prejudice towards. Topics addressed include the conceptualization of hate crime, its measurement, observed patterns and trends, hate crime legislation, policy issues, victims and reporting, offending and hate groups, as well as the uniqueness of bias crime compared to non-bias crime.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) or CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
Notes:
This course is approved for distance education instruction. Distance education opportunities vary by semester. Please contact the university for more information.
Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(717) 477-7447
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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