CJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

Institution:

StraighterLine

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Description:

This course examines the past, present, and future of the American criminal justice system. Topics discussed include how laws are created: the history and types of law enforcement; structure of the court system; and the changing philosophies of the American correctional system. Students also examine the role of legal precedent, the death penalty, prison life, and the juvenile justice system.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Web Based

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Institution Website:

www.straighterline.com

Phone Number:

877.787.8375

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