SOCI 1772 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

3 Credits

This course will introduce students to the major components of the American Criminal Justice System; specifically, the police, corrections and the courts. Students will discuss the various types of crime and how crime is measured. Additional topics may include: a brief history of crime and punishment, the development of the criminal justice system, causes of crime and victimization, styles of policing, levels of the court system, philosophies of punishment, juvenile justice and prison life. 3C/3/0/0

Prerequisite(s): READ 0721 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0860 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate assessment score

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goals 5 & 9