CJ 101
Introduction to Criminal Justi
Santiago Canyon College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This course introduces students to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system. The course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces that have shaped those principles and approaches. Although justice structure and process are examined in a cross cultural context, emphasis is placed on the US justice system, particularly the structure and function of US police, courts, and corrections. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal process, and sentencing and incarceration policies.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
84513
1 openSeats: 44/45 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:43 PM- Days & times
- . CANVAS (Online)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Oct 11
- Location
- . CANVAS
- Instructor
- Verino, Sergio
Section notes
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://sccollege.edu/Canvas. There will be no scheduled instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : August 26, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: September 27, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: August 26, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: August 26, 2026
84515
20 openSeats: 25/45 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:43 PM- Days & times
- . CANVAS (Online)
- Meeting dates
- Oct 12 – Dec 5
- Location
- . CANVAS
- Instructor
- Lopez, Mario P.
Section notes
Fully Online Instruction. Students are required to log in to Canvas by the first day of class for detailed information and required course work. https://sccollege.edu/Canvas. There will be no scheduled instructional meetings.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : October 21, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: November 22, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: October 21, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: October 21, 2026
84517
26 openSeats: 19/45 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:43 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 10:15 – 11:40 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 5
- Location
- Humanities Bldg H-238
- Instructor
- Lopez, Carla M.
Section notes
This course will meet on campus.*** Additional Section Dates *** Last Date to Add (add authorization required) : August 30, 2026. Last Drop Date with W grade: November 8, 2026. Last Drop Date without W grade: August 30, 2026. Last Date to get Refund: August 30, 2026