CRJ101 Introduction to Criminal Justice

This course provides an introduction to the Criminal Justice system in the United States. Specific attention is paid to essential terminology, the definitions of index crimes, the structure of the federal and state court systems, appellate procedures, principles of federalism, criminal charges and defenses to crimes, juvenile and adult justice systems, the criminal trial, analysis of constitutional issues and the rules of criminal procedure at the federal and state levels.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Reading Content Course