ADJ- 1 - Introduction to the Administration of Justice

    Recent Professors
    V. Graham, M. Egan, S. Thuilliez, R. Miles, M. Matuszak
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4H · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0 · CSU GE Area D8
    Description
    Description: An introduction to the history, philosophy, and characteristics of the criminal justice system and it’s sub-systems in the United States. This course will critically examine and analyze the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the three components of the justice system in crime control and the evolving forces that have shaped those principles and approaches in a cross-cultural context, emphasizing the relationship and partnership between the police and diverse community populations. Students will be introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, the legal process, sentencing and incarceration policies, while exposed to multicultural awareness and respect for constitutional and human rights. Students may not receive credit for both ADJ 1 and ADJ 1H. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:00am–9:25am, Thu 6:00pm–7:25pm, Tue 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm