Introduction to Criminal Justice

Catalog description

This course will provide a survey of the criminal justice system. While the primary focus will center on the system within the United States, some material will examine international trends and justice systems in other countries. Course material will focus on identifying the roles of law enforcement, legal, and corrections institutions as well as providing an overview of the juvenile justice system and victim assistance programs. Emphasis will be placed on the historical development of these institutions, their roles in the criminal justice process, and current issues facing the system. Students will engage in critical analysis of how criminal justice policies and the functioning of the criminal justice system impacts the lives within the system, criminal offenders, and the general public. GCP Coding : (SSHB) (OCOM).