CRJ 101(106) - Introduction to Criminal Justice

Institution:

North Country Community College

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Description:

This course provides an introduction to the three main entities of the Criminal Justice system: law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. The course addresses the elements of a crime, the constitutional requirements regarding search and seizure, use of force, and arrests. The course also covers the organizational and jurisdictional matters regarding local, state and federal courts. The student will become familiar with the goals of the criminal justice sanction, the sentencing process, and the various types of sanctions available to meet those goals. This course provides an overview of the correctional system, including probation, intermediate sanctions, and incarceration. THIS IS A REQUIRED COURSE FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS AND THERE IS NO PREREQUISITE. THIS COURSE SHOULD BE TAKEN IN THE STUDENT'S FIRST SEMESTER, AS IT IS THE PREREQUISITE FOR OTHER COURSES.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nccc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 891-2915

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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