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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
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CRIM 454 - Criminal Law and Society

Credits 3

Examines the impact of the criminal law on US society, paying special attention to the state’s use and justification of violence. Concerns the law as a source of violence and inequality in US society; students will demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning, analyzing the construction of laws and interpreting implications for various groups and segments of society.

Repeat for Credit
N

Typically Offered
Fall, Spring

K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences



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