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Justice Studies
Description: This course provides an overview of developments and trends of the U.S. Criminal Justice System, the philosophy of criminal law, theories of deviance, and the nature and extent of crime in America. Students will examine contemporary issues defining criminal law, the enforcement of law, policing strategies, judicial systems, sentencing strategies, correctional practices, and emerging forms of justice. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Summer 2025
Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds
Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Critical Thinking
Sun Number:
AJS 1101
Justice Studies
Term : Summer 2018
Catalog Year : 2017-2018
JUS 110 - Introduction To Criminal Justice
Description: This course provides an overview of developments and trends of the U.S. Criminal Justice System, the philosophy of criminal law, theories of deviance, and the nature and extent of crime in America. Students will examine contemporary issues defining criminal law, the enforcement of law, policing strategies, judicial systems, sentencing strategies, correctional practices, and emerging forms of justice. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Summer 2025
Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds
Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Critical Thinking
Sun Number:
AJS 1101