CRJ-117 — St Law: An Overview of the American Legal System
This course examines the origins of the American Legal System through an analysis of its function, sources and its varied aspects. This course introduces students to fundamental criminal law and constitutional law principles, and provides a platform for guided discussions of important public policy issues concerning, crime, discrimination, healthcare, and immigration. The course uses the latest instructional technology including e-portfolios, case studies, simulated legal exercises, small group exercises and analytical thought problems to develop higher-level thinking skills that prepare students for other course work in criminal justice, law, sociology, history, and government. Ed. Course No Mass Transfer Course No