Proposing Faculty Member: Stacie Merken
Description: Have you ever wondered whether what you see about crime in the media is accurate? Do Criminal Minds, Orange is the New Black, and Law and Order: SVU resemble real FBI, corrections, courtroom, and policing? This course will examine the criminal justice system through a media lens, including, but not limited to: offenders, victims, policing, courts, and corrections portrayals; the impact on general public perceptions relating to criminal justice policy; and a comparison of old vs. new media in relation to availability of crime news stories, myths, and realities. Emphasis will be placed on social construction, myths, issues, and reality of crime media in the U.S. Students also will explore how to prepare for college, what skills are needed to thrive in higher education, and learn about all IUSB has to offer!