Description
An overview of the United States criminal justice system designed to present the introductory student with a basic understanding of both the theoretical and the practical aspects of, as well as the interrelationship between, law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Topics to be covered include: criminal law; types of and measurement of crime; the conflict between crime control and due process; police history, development, organization and training; state and federal court systems; history and role of corrections and a brief overview of the changing juvenile justice system.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify the laws, procedures and policies that govern the operation of the Criminal Justice system
- Identify the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the police and corrections as part of the criminal justice system
- Identify the functions, duties and responsibilities of the courts as part of the criminal justice system
- Recognize and apply constitutional principles as they relate to the operation of the criminal justice system
Semester
Fall/Spring