POJS 819 - Criminal Justice System and Process Analysis

Institution:

Governors State University

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Description:

A survey of the critical issues in the administration of the criminal justice system is presented. The topics will include the historical development of the American criminal justice system; philosophy and current policy practices of the system; the discretionary decision-making points in the administration of justice; and current issues and trends of the three major components of the system. Historic and contemporary criminological research and analysis will also be included. Prerequisites: Six hours of CJUS/POJS course work or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.govst.edu

Phone Number:

(708) 534-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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