Introduction to Criminal Justice

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Offered: F, Sp. A survey of the philosophical and historical background of the criminal justice system as it relates to the individual; reviews the principles underlying social organization control devices with an emphasis upon such legal systems as the criminal courts, corrections, and law enforcement; designed to provide general knowledge about the concept and causes of crime, the varying goals and objectives of the criminal justice system, and an assessment of specific role performance of various members of the criminal justice system including major aspects of civil process. CORE 42: MOTR CRJS 101; Introduction to Criminal Justice (attribute MO11) Section information text: Attendance and participation is required to be successful in this course.