CJS 105 - Intro to Criminal Justice

Institution:

Lackawanna College

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

CJS 105 (Formerly CJ 101) - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System This survey course will provide the student with an introduction to formal institutions of social control, the Criminal Justice System and will closely examine the three major components of the criminal justice process: the police, the courts and the various forms of corrections and rehabilitation along with the history and role of each component. Additionally, the course will address crime in America as well as special criminal justice issues such as juvenile justice, drugs and crime and multi-national criminal justice systems in addition to discussing the future of criminal justice. (3 Credits)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lackawanna.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 961-7810

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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