CRCJ 231 - The American Criminal Justice System

3 Credit Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Laboratory Hours

An overview of the justice system including philosophical and legal foundations, ethical issues, and the process of how justice is administered in the US. In addition to examining how police, courts, and corrections function, the class will explore how flaws in the system may lead to unjust outcomes for some individuals and groups. Also offered as SOCI 231A.