University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

SOCY-4104 (3) The Death Penalty in America

Examines the historical and international use of capital punishment, and then focuses on its use and status in the United States in this century, with a special look at Colorado. Critically examines the arguments for and against capital punishment. The inmates on death row and their families will be examined, as well as the needs of families of homicide victims. Prereq., SOCY 4014.