Intro to Criminal Justice

Catalog description

This introductory course in criminal justice offers an overview of the administration of police, court and correctional agencies and decision-making points-from the initial investigation or arrest by police to the eventual release of the offender and his or her reentry into society. The roles of police, the prosecuting attorney, the defense attorney, judge, probation personnel, corrections offices and parole offices are examined individually and collectively. (Previously NJCU Course CJ-111)