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| Introduction to Criminal Justice | |||
| INTR CRIM JUST | |||
| CLASS CODE: | SOC 120 | CREDITS: 3 | |
| DIVISION: | EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | ||
| DEPARTMENT: | SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION: | This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement. | ||
| DESCRIPTION: | The philosophy and history of criminal justice, overview of crime and police problems; organization and functions of law enforcement, courts, probation, pardon and parole. Survey of professional career opportunities and qualifications required. | ||
| TAUGHT: | Winter, Fall | ||
| CONTENT AND TOPICS: | Crime and Criminals The Police The Courts Corrections |
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| GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: | Be introduced to the criminal justice system. Become familiar with theories directing the criminal justice system. Gain experience with the criminal justice system and various roles played throughout the system. |
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| REQUIREMENTS: | Objective tests, essays, oral exams, response papers, journals. | ||
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| EFFECTIVE DATE: | August 2002 | ||