CRJU 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

Description

Introduces the structure, functions, and operations of criminal justice agencies, including the police, the courts, and corrections

Learning Objectives

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the three major components of the Criminal Justice System - law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the origins and evolution of the American Criminal Justice system.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of frameworks, models, and concepts common to the Criminal Justice System.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the influence of the American Criminal Justice System on human behavior and other social institutions.