AJ21 — Criminal Justice in Society
Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Grade Options: Letter Grade General Education: Delta Area 4 Term Typically Every term Advisories: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E with a grade of “C” or better. This course introduces students to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system. The course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces which have shaped those principals and approaches. Although justice structure and process is examined in a cross cultural context, emphasis is placed on the US justice system, particularly the structure and function of US police, courts, and corrections. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal process, and sentencing and incarceration policies. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID AJ 110)
Part of
- Administration of Justice, AS-T
- Correctional Science Certificate of Achievement
- Correctional Science, AS
- Interdisciplinary Studies, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Option, AA
- Law Enforcement Certificate of Achievement
- Law Enforcement, AS
- Law, Public Policy, and Society, AA-T
- Modern Policing, AS
- San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education Pattern
- Social Justice Studies, AA-T