General Information

• Name: Introduction to Criminal Justice I
• Discipline: Criminal Justice (CRJ)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• 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.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

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

• 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.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Linkage to General Education Mission and Outcomes Students who complete this course are expected to demonstrate they: Communication • have college-level skills in reading, writing and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis. Analysis • have problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills. Community Commitment • understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.