ADMJ 002 - Concepts of Criminal Law

    Recent Professors
    Mark Eastus, Patrick Marshall, Renee Paquier
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    32–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ADMJ 002
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the United States and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of common and statutory law, and the nature of acceptable evidence. This course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law. The course also includes some limited discussion of prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:55pm, Mon Wed 9:20am–10:45am