CJ 120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

Credit Hour(s): 3
Contact Hours: (3, 0)

This course is designed to provide a descriptive overview of the adult and juvenile justice systems in general, from the commission of crimes and offenses through sentencing and appeal procedures. Historical and philosophical development of law, crime, and punishment, careers, and public policy are explored, as well as individual rights in a democratic society, legal definitions of various crimes, political constraints and reform proposals.