Description
This course provides an overview of the American criminal justice system with an emphasis on three core areas: police, courts and corrections. Students will study the history, structure, and the primary mission of the core areas of the criminal justice system and how they are interrelated. Students will discuss various constitutional requirements and their impact, as well as theories and concepts related to the criminal justice system. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to describe core components of the American criminal justice system, identify various constitutional requirements and be able to recognize learned theories in the context of real-world situations.