CRJS 101 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System


To provide the entry level student with an orientation to the roles and functions of the Criminal Justice System, and with an appreciation for the context within which these governmental functions are provided. Curriculum provides the student with a frame of reference for understanding the legal, administrative, social control, human interaction and human behavior, and ethical and moral concepts focused around the criminal justice system. The Course also provides the entry-level student with an introduction to the specialized language and standards of the police, courts and correctional systems. Students completing this section of the curriculum will have a common reference point for the remainder of the entry-level courses associated with this curriculum, as well as a firm foundation for the furtherance of their professional careers.
Introduction to Criminal Justice, Third Edition,
Lawrence F. Travis III 1998

Anderson Publishing   ISBN 0-87084-841-0