WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Criminal Justice 101
Course Description and Outline |
CRJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice I
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Criminal Justice
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| Academic Division |
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2007-2008 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Surveys the history, philosophy and functions of criminal justice system, law enforcement, criminal law and constitutional rights as they affect system functioning. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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- Identify criminal law and its components.
- Identify the place in history of Law Enforcement.
- Describe the factors of Police Management.
- Identify criminology theory.
- Analyze the Bill of Rights and its affect upon the Criminal Justice System.
- Define Criminal Justice.
- Explain the Uniform Crime Reporting process and its components.
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
Analysis: Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate critical thinking skills
Community Commitment: Appreciate the value and importance of diversity and public service.
Communication: College level reading and writing skills, as well as oral communication skills. |
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