AOJ 200 — Criminal Law
This course offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the United States and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of common and statutory law, and the nature of acceptable evidence. This course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law. The completion of this course offers a foundation upon which upper-division criminal justice courses will build. The course will also include some limited discussion of prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability and defenses to crimes. (C-ID AJ 120) (CSU)
Part of
- Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T)
- Corrections Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
- ESL Milestone - Pathway to Transfer: Social and Behavioral Sciences Certificate of Achievement
- Forensic Technology Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
- General Studies AA - Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Law Enforcement Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
- University Studies - Social and Behavioral Sciences (AA)