CRJU 1000 - Criminology and Criminal Justice: An Overview

This course is designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice process and the criminal justice system in general. Concepts of crime, deviance and justice are discussed and general theories of crime causality are examined. Special emphasis is placed on the components of the criminal justice system: the police, the prosecutorial and defense functions, the judiciary and the field of corrections. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3