CJS 101
INTRO CRIM JUSTICE
McHenry County College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Introduction to Criminal Justice teaches the philosophy of social control and the history of law and criminal justice. The course explores the fundamental questions of what crime is and what causes it. It also looks at the criminal justice system, including police, courts and correctional agencies and the roles of each as they relate to offenders and society. In addition, students learn about career opportunities in the field. (1.2-Articulated) [IAI Major Course Equivalent: CRJ901]
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
002
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:02 PM- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 12
- Location
- Flexible Online
- Instructor
- Krause, Mark
Section notes
Instructional method: Online/Internet
003
11 openSeats: 14/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:02 PM- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 12
- Location
- Flexible Online
- Instructor
- Birk, John R.
Section notes
Instructional method: Online/Internet
001
1 openSeats: 34/35 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:02 PM- Days & times
- T/Th 1:00 PM-2:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 18 – Dec 12
- Location
- Building E 204
- Instructor
- Krause, Mark
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture