Study the court system, criminology theory, and correctional institutions and earn an Introduction to Criminal Justice Certificate at the same time with this course. Use this certificate to strengthen your resume while learning more about this interesting topic.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. Introduction to Crime & Criminology
- Ch 2. Theories of Crime
- Ch 3. Types of Crime
- Ch 4. The U.S. Court System
- Ch 5. Constitutional Law in the U.S.
- Ch 6. Criminal Law in the U.S.
- Ch 7. The Criminal Trial in the U.S. Justice System
- Ch 8. The Sentencing Process in Criminal Justice
- Ch 9. Criminal Justice Agencies in the U.S.
- Ch 10. Corrections & Correctional Institutions
- Ch 11. The Juvenile Justice System
- Ch 12. Victims & Victimization in Criminal Justice
- Ch 13. The Criminal Justice Field
