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CJST 101

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Introduction to Criminal Justice

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Description

This course is an introduction to the field of criminal justice through the examination of historical data, statistical information, theories of crime causation, social control of behavior, development of laws, and evaluation of criminal justice system policies, procedures, and trends. Students learn the terminology of the field, and gain an awareness of the methods of inquiry utilized in the field.

3

Repeatable for Additional Credit

No

Prerequisites and Corerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: ENGL101

General Education Foundational Course Categories: Intellectual & Practical Skills

Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB), Diversity and Global Awareness (D)

This course is an approved AA/AS elective

No

This course is an approved AAS elective

Yes

Honors Section Available

No