ADMJ 100 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

    Recent Professors
    Larry F. McDevitt, Geoff J. Caldwell, Edmund L. Barberini, Kulvindar K. Singh
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0
    Description
    This course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches used by the justice system and the changing forces which have shaped them. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal processes, and sentencing and incarceration policies. Discussion points will include components and characteristics of the criminal justice system, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to and measurement of crime, and current challenges to the system.
    Usually Held
    Wed Fri 8:30am–9:57am, Tue Thu 8:30am–10:00am, Tue Thu 8:10am–9:25am, Wed 6:30pm–9:20pm