ADJ 1001 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    Recent Professors
    Leigh Moore, Collin Lowry
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    33–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area D0 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    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. C-ID AJ 110.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:35am–12:00pm, Mon Tue Thu Fri 1:20pm–2:10pm