POL 366 - Mass Incarceration

This advanced survey course introduces students to the politics of mass incarceration in the United States. Topics include the historical origins of prisons and policing, the development of the Carceral State, national and state-level policy debates, as well as cultural and political critiques of prisons and policing.

Prerequisite: 3 POL Credits; or instructor permission.
When Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3