CJ V01 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    Recent Professors
    Jonathan Roman, Jessica Guzman, Lazaro Salinas, Ted Prell, Richard Goff, Michael Lazarus
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    33–50 students
    Difficulty
    4.9Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 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
    Mon Wed 10:00am–11:15am, Tue Thu 11:30am–12:45pm, Tue Thu 10:00am–11:15am