CRJ 101 — CRJ 101
Exposes students to a survey of core actors and institutions within the fi eld of Criminal Justice. Specifically, the functions and responsibilities of policing, the courts, and corrections will be reviewed to provide a foundational understanding of contemporary law enforcement, jurisprudence, and punishment. The processes which underlie the justice system are reviewed in their proper sequence to trace the movement of a criminal defendant from the commission of a crime through arrest, adjudication, punishment and release. (3 lec, 0 lab) Prerequisite: Admission to the Criminal Justice Program or instructor permission. A grade of C or higher is required to pass the course.