The relationship between law and society, types of law, and the operation of the judicial branch of government, particularly in the United States.
Athena Title
Judicial Process and Behavior
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in POLS 4740, POLS 4740H
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1101H or POLS 1101S
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will learn theories and research that examine the nature of judging.
Students will learn about the organization and functioning of the court system, including judicial selection procedures and the rules and informal norms that structure the adjudication of criminal and civil cases.
Students will learn how to analyze judicial opinions.
Students will learn about public policy issues that arise in the study of courts and judges.
