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:

Describe the history of the criminal justice system.
List and explain the basic roles of the court system.
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

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

Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022