Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0DescriptionThis 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 methods. Although justice structure and process are examined in a cross-cultural context, the 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.Usually HeldMon Wed 8:00am–9:25am, Mon Wed Fri 1:00pm–4:05pm, Mon Wed Fri 8:00am–11:05am, Thu 8:00am–11:10am 