Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Spring 2024Class Size35–45 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteSOC 050 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the United State and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of common and statutory law, and the nature of acceptable evidence. This course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law. The completion of this course offers a foundation upon which upper-division criminal justice course will build. The course also includes some limited discussion of prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes.Usually HeldMon 1:00pm–4:10pm, Thu Fri 1:00pm–3:10pm 