ADJ 1 - Introduction to Administration of Justice

    Recent Professors
    L. Bertomen, S. Lavorato, J. Dyels, A. Auguste
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0
    Description
    Provides an overview of the American criminal justice system and the various subsystems. Focuses on the roles and role expectations of criminal justice agencies in their interrelationships in society and emphasizes the concepts of criminal law and its effect on policing, crime causation, the Constitution and its effect on law enforcement, punishment and rehabilitation. Also discusses ethics, education and training for professionalism in the social system.
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:00pm–7:25pm, Mon 6:00pm–9:10pm, Sat 9:00am–12:10pm, Thu 6:00pm–7:25pm