CJ 102 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

Institution:

Columbia-Greene Community College

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Description:

An overview of the United States criminal justice system designed to present the introductory student with a basic understanding of both the theoretical and the practical aspects of, as well as the interrelationship between, law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Topics to be covered include: criminal law; types of and measurement of crime; the conflict between crime control and due process; police history, development, organization and training; state and federal court systems; history and role of corrections and a brief overview of the changing juvenile justice system. ( 3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunycgcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 828-4181

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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