Course Catalog

JUS100E Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits) 9624

COURSE DESCRIPTION
A survey of the organization, administration, and function of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections in an historical, legal, and contemporary context. Emphasis is placed on both offenses and offenders at each stage of the process.

LEARNING RESULTS
The learner will be able to:
1. To review the historical development of the various agencies which comprise the criminal justice system.
2. To explore the philosophical premises that underlie the American system of justice.
3. To assess the goals and functions of each separate component of the system.
4. To examine the ways in which the elements of the criminal justice system interact with offenders, victims, and the community.
5. To evaluate the structure and interworkings of the system of justice in light of the Christian faith.

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Cole, George F., and Christopher E. Smith. The American System of Criminal Justice. 11th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company, 2004 (ISBN#0495006017),

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• DVD: Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Crime Files Article

INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
The integration of faith and learning occurs in this course as we discuss the assumptions and fundamental premises upon which the justice system functions. These assumptions and fundamental premises are integrated with scriptural teaching.

LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
To determine if the course learning results have been attained, students document their learning by submitting the following items:

Lesson #1 - Introduction
Lesson #2 – Typology of Crime
Lesson #3 – The Criminal Justice System
Lesson #4 – Policing Styles and Functions
Lesson #5 – The Court System
Lesson #6 – Criminal Justice Continuum
Lesson #7 – Criminal Court System
Lesson #8 - Punishment
Lesson #9 – American Correctional System
Lesson #10 – The World of the Prisoner

There are 10 lessons, 3 reports and 3 examinations for this course.

LEARNING EVALUATION
Evaluation is on a point system:
Assignments 400 points (40 pts ea)
3 exams 225 points (75 pts ea)
3 field reports 375 points (125 pts ea)
Total Points 1000