CRJ 101 — Introduction to Criminal Justice
This course covers the philosophies and historical background of the American criminal justice system. Students discuss the organization, operation, and processes of the justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Students learn the nature of crime, the characteristics of criminals and victims, and several contemporary issues confronting each part of the system, such as the use of force by the police, changes in sentencing practices, and the growth in the prison population.