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    HS 19 - INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

    Recent Professors
    L. Olson, L. Jimenez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    45 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    A broad overview of the American criminal justice system. Deals with the examination of criminals, victims, and the society in which they live. Emphasis is given to the criminal justice process, law enforcement, adjudication, post-conviction strategies, and juvenile justice. Also examines the entire spectrum of criminal justice and its components, from crime causation and police involvement to the trial process and corrections. Also listed as SOC 19. Credit may be earned for either course, not both. Formerly HS 119.
    Usually Held
    Tue 9:00am–11:50am