CRJU 1290 Introduction to Criminal Justice

This course is an introduction to the operation and administration of the criminal justice system in the United States. The criminal justice system consists of three interrelated components: law enforcement, the judicial process, and corrections. This course will provide an overview of the structure and processes of the criminal justice system, including a brief examination of crime.

Registration Name

Intro to Criminal Justice

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Discuss the definitions of crime, criminal justice, and other related terms and how they are defined.
2. Analyze the purpose of government, social contract, and the necessity for societal order.
3. Synthesize the systems and processes of the American Criminal Justice System as they relate to predicting crime and public safety.
4. Compare and contrast the roles of criminal justice professionals and their ethical standards as they relate to societal diversity.
5. Argue how analyzing crime related research and utilizing technological advancements helps government communicate public safety issues.
6. Analyze the history and the future of the American Criminal Justice System.
7. Differentiate between central criminological theories.
8. Discuss central tenets of restorative justice.