Concepts and Issues in CJ

Catalog description

This course provides a broad overview and critical examination of criminal justice topics. Commentary on these issues is written by experts in fields such as crime and justice and America, American law enforcement, the court system, juvenile justice, corrections, and the future of justice in America. Students will be required to meet nineteen course objectives and will be expected to read and comprehend a series of essays and subsequently research current events related to the CJ topics. An additional requirement will be student-led class discussion on an assigned topic area over the course of the semester. Prerequisite(s): ( College Level=Junior or College Level=Senior) and ( Major=BS Criminal Justice or Major=BS Psychology - Crim Justice).