BCJ 100
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Online Course

BCJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice

3 Semester Units

Introduction to Criminal Justice aims to provide students with a general understanding of the criminal justice system’s response to crime in society. It is important to note that the general theme of this course involves the delicate balance between community interests and individual rights that criminal justice decision-making requires. This theme will be explored by examining the criminal justice process, focusing on how the system is structured to respond to crime.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the nature and extent of crime and discuss the foundations of law and the criminal justice system.
  • Examine law enforcement from the history of policing through to contemporary issues and challenges confronting the profession.
  • Describe the role of the courts in the criminal justice system and the process of prosecution, criminal trial, and sentencing.
  • Discuss the key aspects of corrections including its history, community and institutional corrections, prison life, and parole.
  • Examine special issues in criminal justice related to juvenile justice, terrorism, human trafficking, hate crimes, and the #MeToo Movement.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to criminal justice.

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