ADJ- 3 — Concepts of Criminal Law
Description: Criminal law is the study of the causes, consequences and control of crime. This course covers the historical development, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions and 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 completion of this course offers a foundation upon which upper-division criminal justice course will build. Students may not receive credit for ADJ-3 and ADJ-3H. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
Part of
- Administration of Justice - Associate in Science for Transfer (ADT) - MAS643 (Cal-GETC)
- Administration of Justice - Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement - MAS504/C/MCE504
- Crime and Intelligence Analysis - Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement - MAS1013/C/MCE1013
- Emergency Management and Homeland Security - Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement - MAS1086/C/MCE1086
- Emergency Management and Homeland Security - Law Enforcement - Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement - MAS1090/C/MCE1090
- Law, Public Policy, and Society - Associate in Arts for Transfer (ADT) - MAA1008 (Cal-GETC)
- Modern Policing - Associate of Science Degree - MAS1096/C