CJ 1433 — INTRODUCTION TO LAW
Prerequisite: NONE This course is designed to provide the student with the foundation upon which to commence legal studies. This course will include an analysis of the following items: legal terms, state and federal court systems, civil and criminal actions, appeal process, functions of county offices, filing procedures and ethics. This course will require the student to conduct an exploration of the various parts of the legal system so as to understand their nature, function and interrelationship. This course is presented in a lecture format, and testing will be based upon an objective format, though some components will be written/essay assignments. The student will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of the materials covered in the course. Credit: Three semester hours