CJ 001 — Introduction to Criminal Justice Units: 3
This course introduces students to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system. The course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces that have shaped those principals and approaches. Although justice structure and process is examined in a cross cultural context, emphasis is placed on the US justice system, particularly the structure and function of US police, courts, and corrections. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal process, and sentencing and incarceration policies. (C-ID AJ 110) Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: Letter Prerequisite: None Advisory: ENG 061. Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A4 CalGETC: 4
Prerequisites: ENG 061
Part of
- BIW IV: Legal Office Specialist Certificate of Achievement
- Criminal Justice AS Degree
- Administration of Justice AS-T Degree
- Criminal Justice Certificate of Achievement
- Commercial Drone Imaging
- Public Safety Certificate of Achievement
- Liberal Arts AA Degree with Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Basic Correctional Officer Certificate of Achievement