Intro to Criminal Justice

Catalog description

In this course you will examine the three entities that make up the criminal justice system- courts, corrections, and law enforcement. This examination will include an international, federal, state, and local overview. At the end of the course, you will understand how these entities work separately and in conjunction with one another. Topics of interest to be discussed will include the impact of technology and the media on criminal justice system and how our constitutional rights are impacted with the war on terrorism and the debate over the death penalty. This course will help you decide which area of the criminal justice system appeals to your professional goals as a criminal justice practitioner. (Note: This course is the prerequisite for all other CRJ courses other than CRJ2600 American Legal Systems.)