LEI 121 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

3 Credit(s)

Required course for bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and legal certificate with a concentration in criminal law.
An overview and analysis of the American system of criminal justice. The crime problem, and police, the judicial system and correctional agencies are examined. Special emphasis is placed on both the legal and behavioral realities of each stage of the criminal justice process, including intake forms in the criminal system from arraignment to prosecution and all applicable forms and research skill sets. This is a non-legal specialty course.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Law.