CJ V01 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    Recent Professors
    Lazaro Salinas, Richard Goff, Michael Lazarus, Ted Prell, Jonathan Roman, Jessica Guzman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    6–46 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D8
    Description
    This course will offer a general overview of the criminal justice system in the U.S. The history and philosophy of criminal justice will be examined. Systemic problems, such as the organization and jurisdiction of local, state and federal criminal justice components, will be discussed and possible solutions developed. Historical and current theories of crime causation and punishment in America will be explained and discussed.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:00am–11:15am, Mon 4:00pm–5:50pm, Mon Wed 10:00am–11:15am, Tue Thu 11:30am–12:45pm