CJ V01 — Introduction to Criminal Justice
This course will offer a general overview of the criminal justice system in the U.S. The history and philosophy of criminal justice will be examined. Systemic problems, such as the organization and jurisdiction of local, state and federal criminal justice components, will be discussed and possible solutions developed. Historical and current theories of crime causation and punishment in America will be explained and discussed.
Part of
- Administration of Justice, Associate in Science for Transfer
- Forensic Science, Associate in Science
- Forensic Science, Certificate of Achievement
- Modern Policing, Associate in Science
- General Course Information
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), Certificate of Achievement
- General Studies—Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Law, Public Policy, and Society, Associate in Arts for Transfer
- Public Administration, Certificate of Achievement
- Social Work and Human Services, Associate in Arts for Transfer