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CJS 1470 - Famous Cases

Credits: 1

Students will be exposed to famous contemporary criminal cases that have been prominent with the field of criminal justice. Additional focus will be on famous cases from Connecticut to include Michael Ross, Cheshire Home Invasion, CT Woodchipper, Martha Moxley, Yale Student, Cannibal in Bridgeport, William Howell, and many more. In the course, students would look at the elements of each case and the trials that ensued. Students will learn to differentiate between credible and valid sources of information, and the impact of the media on public perception of these cases.

Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite/Corequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Previous CJS* 147