SOCI1500 Introduction to Criminal Justice
This course explores the foundations, organization and function of the criminal justice system in the United States. Topics include crime and victimization, constitutional law, policing, courts, corrections, juvenile justice and current issues in criminal justice.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0921 and Recommended: Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR
ENGL0960. Basic computer skills recommended
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Describe the legal foundations of the criminal justice system
Differentiate between types of crime
Compare patterns of crime and victimization
Trace the history of policing
Differentiate between models of policing
Apply constitutional law to due process in policing
Explain the organization of the court system
Describe the adjudication process
Differentiate between forms of corrections
Compare prison culture with life after re-entry
Explain the relationship between the adult and juvenile justice systems
Analyze contemporary issues in criminal justice
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details