3.00 Credits
CJA 101 is a comprehensive introductory review of the total criminal justice system. Introduction to the Criminal Justice System focuses on legal issues, criminological theories, legislative policy, and police, court, and correctional practices. Its emphasis is on the study of contemporary justice processes and systems. Interrelationships are stressed and problem areas are discussed, particularly with respect to the Supreme Court and Constitutional guarantees. We will examine and compare the theoretical concepts of the criminal justice system. Additionally, the course provides the student the opportunity to examine, in detail, the system we as a people have developed to control crime in our society.