CRMJ 150 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Description:

Provides a general overview of the criminal justice system, including history, current role, developments, and constitutional implications of law enforcement; describes the major agencies: police, prosecution, courts, corrections and interdepence. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify each component of the United States criminal justice system (2) Describe how each component of the system operates (3) Explain the terminology used by the criminal justice system in the United States (4) Break down the ingredients necessary for probable cause for arrests, search warrants, and seizures

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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