CJ& 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

5 Credits

This course provides an introduction to the American Criminal Justice system with a focus on the ways that the three components of the Criminal Justice system - law enforcement, courts, and corrections - work together. The course will also explore ethical issues about discretion, professionalism and bias and discuss constitutional liberties, rights, and guarantees.

Course Note Previously ADM J 101.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve All students interested in learning about the Criminal Justice system. Class is appropriate for both professional technical and transfer students.
Active Date 20210311T08:50:01

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Transferable Elective Yes
Course Outline

What is Criminal Justice?
The Crime Picture
Criminal Law
Policing: Purpose and Organization
Policing: Legal Aspects
Policing: Issues and Challenges
The Courts
The Courtroom Work Group
The Criminal Trial
Sentencing
Probation
Parole and Reentry
Prisons and Jails
Prison Life

Student Learning Outcomes
Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of the core criminal justice agencies within each of the three components of the criminal justice system.

Describe the criminal justice process, beginning with arrest and progressing through trial, adjudication and disposition, as viewed from law enforcement, judicial and correctional perspectives.

Articulate the issues surrounding ethics, bias, discretion and professionalism in the Criminal Justice system.

Discuss freedoms and rights provided by Bill of Rights and examine constitutional limitations on criminal law.