This course links social sciences perspectives to central themes of law and legal institutions, analyzing how social, political, and cultural phenomena shape law and its impacts.
Criminal Justice Field Observation combines field placements in criminal justice agencies with seminars to develop a sociological understanding of criminal justice processes by applying concepts and theories to field experience.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.94 GPA, 96.2% A/AB (n=53 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.96 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=24 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.