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
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