HONR 385 - Global Capital Punishment

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

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 or the equivalent

Restriction(s): Restricted to students who are in the Honors program or eligible for the Honors program with a 3.3 GPA

Corequisite(s): None

This course examines the history, law, politics and policy of capital punishment. The course begins with an introduction to the origins of the death penalty in the United States and its role pre and post Civil War and its current status. The course will then focus on the many moral and philosophical arguments associated with capital punishment. After exploring the US, students will have the opportunity to examine and compare the current status of the death penalty in a variety of other countries and regions. The final part of the course focuses on the future of capital punishment in the US and abroad.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Crime and Criminal Behavior Information: Students will analyze criminal situations and research data to assist in comprehending the scope of the criminal behavior concerning in the U.S. and in other countries. Sources for assessment may include assignments, case studies, and/or research projects.
Research and Writing: Students will compare and contrast the United States criminal Justice system with other nations’ criminal justice systems by finding data pertaining to capital punishment in the U.S. and other countries, synthesizing that information, and incorporating it into case studies, assignments and/or writing projects. Student will therefore demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter while using critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.