CSJ 208 Courts and Criminal Justice

Formerly LAS 208. This course is a general overview of the American court system and its relationship to criminal justice. Processes, procedures, alternatives to trial, issues involving the courts and the professionals involved are given consideration. Topics related to courts and criminal justice include, but are not limited to, trials, juries, sentencing, appeals, differential treatment, and wrongful convictions. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Credits

5

Distribution

Human Services Electives