| CRIMINAL JUSTICE 191: Introduction to Criminal Justice (3) | |
| Why? | Introductory course for students interested in the theory, philosophy, processes and structure of the American Criminal Justice System. |
| Content: | Introduces crime and the criminal justice system by discussing the nature of crime and by identifying multiple facets of the justice system, including the police, the courts, and correctional agencies. Studies the role of the criminal justice system as it relates to the individual and to society. Students become acquainted with criminal justice careers. |
| Format: | Class lectures, assigned readings, and an occasional video. |
| Evaluation: | Essay exams, short objective quizzes, library research, class participation. |
| Recommended for: | Students interested in the American Criminal Justice system. CJ 191, unless noted, is a prerequisite or corequisite for all criminal justice courses. |
| What next: | Any CJ course for which CJ 191 is a prerequisite. |