CRJ 140 - Introduction to Criminal Justice System

3 Credit(s)

Overview of criminal justice system, including historical development, present status, and suggested reforms. Includes detailed descriptions of duties and functions of specific actors in system, including victim, offender, police, prosecuting and defense attorneys, courts and corrections.

Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Remote, Online
CORE42 MOTR Number - Name:
MOTR CRJS 101 - Introduction to Criminology & Criminal Justice Core MOTR Image

Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will identify the basic organization of the major components of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
CLO 2) Students will recognize how ethics/discretion is required to work effectively as a professional in the criminal justice industry.
CLO 3) Students will discuss current challenges of law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
CLO 4) Students will explain the operations of law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
CLO 5) Students will identify the roles of major stakeholders in law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
CLO 6) Students will describe the pathway of an individual from arrest to incarceration.