CJUS 5230 - Seminar on Capital Punishment

3 hours

Capital punishment has played a prominent role in the ongoing development of American socio-legal culture. As such, the death penalty has gone through several stages. Course focuses on the historical and “modern era” of capital punishment. Students study the current system at length and whether juries are able and willing to follow the framework laid out for them. Students also study discrimination in sentencing and the social psychology of juror cognition. Other primary topics include public opinion and its influence on lawmaking, effective assistance of counsel and methods of execution and the 8^th Amendment. Concludes by exploring emerging issues and the future of the death penalty in America.

Prerequisite(s): Students who are non-degree or in the GDES category are not allowed to take certain courses without consent of department.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $18.40