AD JUS1 - Introduction to Administration of Justice

    Recent Professors
    Polin M. W., Bey-Taylor M., Khalil N.
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.2Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AD JUS1
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Cal-GETC Area 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) This course provides students with an overview of the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. An emphasis is placed on examining the structure and functions of the police, courts and corrections. The following additional topics are explored: the origins of criminal law, theories of crime, the adjudication of a criminal case, measurement of crime, the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system, the social impact of crime, sentencing policies and related subject areas.
    Usually Held
    Thu 12:45pm–2:05pm, Thu 6:45pm–9:50pm