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CRJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice


Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course includes an overview of the functions and responsibilities of agencies involved in the administration of justice to include police organizations, court systems, correctional systems, and juvenile justice agencies.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100  and RDG 100  with a minimum grade of C.
Course Topics:
  • Crime and Criminal Justice
  • The Nature of Crime and Victimization
  • Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure
  • Police in Society: History and Organization
  • The Police: Role and Function
  • Issues in Policing: Professional, Social, Legal
  • Courts, Prosecution, and the Defense
  • Pretrial and Trial Procedures
  • Punishment and Sentencing
  • Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice
  • Corrections: History, Institutions, and Populations
  • Prison Life: Living in and Leaving Prison
  • Juvenile Justice in the Twenty First Century
  • Crime and Justice in the New Millennium

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
None
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the history of the criminal justice system.
  2. List and explain the basic roles of the court system.
  3. Describe the role of corrections and alternative sanctions.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021