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Introduction to Criminal Justice (CJ101)
Issued by
StraighterLine
The course objective is for students to examine 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.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Skills
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include examinations, quizzes, with a minimum passing score of 70%.
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Instructional strategies include: audio visual materials, lectures.