CRJ Criminal Justice
CRJ 110 – Intro to Criminal Justice - GT-SS3 3 credits
Introduces students to the basic components of the criminal justice system in the
United States. Concepts of crime, crime data, victimization, perspectives and views
of crime, theory, and law are discussed. Particular attention to the criminal justice
process, interaction and conflict between criminal justice agencies, and current criminal
justice issues are examined.
(Contact hours - 45)
CRJ 230 - Criminology 3 Credits
Provides an introduction to the study of crime, understanding the causes of crime,
and examines, theoretical frameworks and theories to explain criminal behavior. Within
a social context, consideration is given to how theories have emerged and understand
how social context contributes to explanations of crime. Examination of the nature
of crime, crime victimization, crime patterns, types of crime, crime statistics, and
criminal behavior is also included.
(Contact hours - 45)
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