CJA 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

Institution:

Lane Community College

Subject:

Description:

3 credits Philosophy and history of criminal justice agencies, American and foreign; analysis of the policies and practices of agencies involved in the operations of the criminal justice process from detection of crime; arrest of suspects, prosecution, adjudication, sentencing, and imprisonment to release. Also, the organization of criminal justice agencies; theories and current practices in corrections and crime prevention; The evaluation of contemporary criminal justice services; survey of professional career opportunities.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.Lanecc.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 463-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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