Introduction to Criminal Justice

Learn imperative information about the U.S. criminal justice system, like the structure of the court system, the role of legal precedent, how laws are created, and about the juvenile justice system.

What you’ll learn

  • Differentiate between crimes, felonies, and misdemeanors
  • Understand the functions of the U.S. police system
  • Understand parole and reintegrating inmates into society
  • Learn about the history of the U.S. criminal justice system
Introduction to Criminal Justice

$79

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3 Credits

All courses include:

eTextbooks

2 to 3-day turnaround for grading

Multiple chances to improve your grade

On-demand tutoring & writing center

Student support 7 days a week

$79

Plus membership

3 Credits

All courses include:

eTextbooks

2 to 3-day turnaround for grading

Multiple chances to improve your grade

On-demand tutoring & writing center

Student support 7 days a week

$79

Plus membership

3 Credits

About This Course

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ACE Approved 2023

Our Introduction to Criminal Justice class examines the past, present, and future of the U.S. criminal justice system. Learn about different topics like how laws are created, the history and types of law enforcement, structure of the court system, and the changing philosophies of the U.S. correctional system. The role of legal precedent, the death penalty, prison life, and the juvenile justice system will also be discussed during this online Criminal Justice course.

Course Outcomes

Identify the main components of the criminal justice network.

Compare and contrast the crime control model and the due process model.

Differentiate between crimes against a person versus crimes against property, felonies, and misdemeanors.

Interpret crime statistics (UCR, NCVS, self-report crime surveys).

Define civil law.

Define and differentiate the two types of criminal law: substantive and procedural law

Define and differentiate statutory and case law.

Illustrate the effects precedent has on current and future criminal cases.

Summarize the functions of the police, including types of training and community involvement.

Describe the U.S. court structure, including determination of jurisdiction.

Illustrate the movement of court cases by jurisdiction and the dual court system.

Recall the types of court personnel and their related functions

Recall the process of sentencing and appeals.

Review early U.S. corrections procedures and facilities; evaluate correction reform.

Compare and contrast the various objectives of corrections.

Illustrate the levels of correctional facilities and their respective inhabitants

Define and analyze the impact of recidivism.

Examine the benefits and/or problems associated with probation.

Describe the process of parole and reintegrating an inmate into society.

Describe the functions and structure of county, state, and federal law enforcement.

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Course Text

Prefer the hard copy? Simply purchase from your favorite textbook reseller; you will still get the eTextbook for free. The required eTextbook for this course is included with your course purchase at no additional cost.

Introduction to Criminal Justice.

Bohm, R. M., & Haley, K. N. (2018). Introduction to criminal justice. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education

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