CJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
This course will provide an overview of the types and purpose of law as well as the nature and extent of crime in American society. The focus is on introducing the student to the history, philosophy, and social development of police, courts, and corrections in the United States as a legal response to criminal behavior.
Prerequisite: WR 060 or placement
Term(s) Offered: Fall
Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs. Human Relations