AJS101 — Introduction to Administration of Justice
AJS 101 - Introduction to Administration of Justice AJS 101 - Introduction to Administration of Justice AJS 1101. Description: Overview of the criminal justice system. Organization and jurisdiction of local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial, and correctional systems. History and philosophy of each component of the criminal justice system and interrelations among the various agencies. Career opportunities and qualifying requirements. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: The social, political and legal issues defining crime Statistical instruments used to measure crime Law enforcement History and philosophy Organization and jurisdiction Legal issues and due process Recruitment, selection, and career opportunities Judicial system History and philosophy Organization and jurisdiction Due process of law Pretrial and trial procedures Professions related to the judicial system Correctional system a.History and philosophy b. Organization and structure c. Due process d. Sentencing guidelines e. Career opportunities Overview of Juvenile Justice System Future of criminal justice Learning