$79
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3 Credits
All courses include:
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2 to 3-day turnaround for grading
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$79
Plus membership
3 Credits
All courses include:
Free eTextbooks
2 to 3-day turnaround for grading
Multiple chances to improve your grade
On-demand tutoring
Student support 7 days a week
Introduction to Criminal Justice
$79
Plus membership
3 Credits
About This Course
ACE Approved 2024
Our Introduction to Criminal Justice class examines the past, present, and future of the U.S. criminal justice system.
What You'll Learn
Explain the three components of the United States criminal justice system.
Contrast the due process and crime control model.
Explain crime measurements and costs.
Describe the history of law enforcement.
Explain the roles of local, county, state, and federal law enforcement officers.
Explain the structure of the American court system.
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Learn about different topics like how laws are created, the history and types of law enforcement, structure of the court system, and the changing philosophies of the U.S. correctional system. The role of legal precedent, the death penalty, prison life, and the juvenile justice system will also be discussed during this online Criminal Justice course.
There are no prerequisites to take Introduction to Criminal Justice.