PUB PLC CM135Crime and Public Policy
Public Policy · 4 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)
(Formerly numbered C135.) Crime is one of most costly social problems faced by societies across world. Examination of crime trends, criminogenic factors that influence them, and policy initiatives that influence them, largely in U.S. context. Criminal justice policy community is increasingly focused on best and evidence-based practice, and often derives implication and policy recommendation from existing empirical research. Focus on basic empirical and theoretical research on determinants of criminal offending and effectiveness, and effects of policy interventions meant to address criminal offending. Concurrently scheduled with course C235.
Letter grading.
When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
Requisites
UCLA lists no requisites for this course.
Requires
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Unlocks
What this course is a requisite for, and what those courses lead to in turn.
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