WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Criminal Justice 222
Course Description and Outline |
CRJ 222: Criminal Law and Procedure
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
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 |
CRJ 101 or consent of instructor |
| 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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| Provides an integrated overview of the elements of substantive criminal law and the fundamental concepts of due process and fairness underlying American criminal procedures. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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- Discuss the adversary system of justice
- Describe the steps in a criminal prosecution
- Assess plea bargaining
- Discuss constitutional considerations
- Appraise the litigation process
- Define Criminal Law
- Discuss the Nevada Revised Statutes
- Discuss the responsibility of advocates
- Discuss venue
- Assess the responsibility of police officers in terms of their impact on criminal law and procedure
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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 writing skills
College-level reading skills
Oral communication Skills |
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