Mass Shootings in Society is an upper division / writing intensive elective course that allows us to explore the phemonemon of mass shootings as they occur in America (a general description of the course and learning objectives also is available on this site). Although statistically rare events, mass shootings have the ability to generate widespread concern (e.g., fear of crime, increased perceived risk of victimization) as well as both public and governmental responses designed to prevent future attacks or minimize the loss of life if one were to occur. Our course will build on the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School that, while not the first (these events have been traced back to the 1800s), is a watershed moment in U.S. history related to these events and a pivotal marker in the discourse about mass violence in our society.

This Google site is your course syllabus for CRJ 412: Mass Shootings in Society. Like a "typical" syllabus, this site provides information specific to this course, as well as important University policies and resources that will be helpful. Below are links to each of the major sections of the syllabus for you to review. You also can access each section from the menu bar at the top of each page.

This syllabus is a course overview and is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be announced on Brightspace, with a copy of any announcement also sent to your Oswego email (so be sure to check regularly!).