SOCI 390 - Human Trafficking

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 and SOCI 100, or the equivalents.

Restriction(s): Junior/Senior status

Corequisite(s): None

This course will prepare students to identify and assist victims of human trafficking, and to work toward eliminating the existence of modern day slavery throughout the world. This course will be of use to both health care workers and professionals throughout the Criminal Justice system, as they encounter victims, perpetrators and evidence of Human Trafficking in their careers.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to analyze criminal justice data and incorporate it into their written work.
Identify and critically analyze research data pertaining to criminal situations to assist in comprehending the scope of the problem of Human Trafficking in the U.S. and in other countries.
Demonstrate best practices for professionals in the health care, social services and criminal justice systems to work with victims of Human Trafficking, help them heal, prevent future trafficking of victims and bring perpetrators to justice.