School of Data Intelligence and Technology
Undergraduate

Term: Fall 2026
Session: Full Term (Aug 31 - Dec 18)
Start Date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026
End Date: Friday, Dec 18, 2026
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Tues./Thurs.
Time: 09:30 AM to 10:45 AM

This course offers an overview of the criminal justice system. It examines the nature and causes of crime criminal law constitutional safeguards and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police courts jails prisons probation and parole community corrections and juvenile justice. It briefly covers the history of crime in America and includes relevant terminology. This course places an emphasis on career opportunities in the criminal justice system.3 Credits