Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Course Attribute:
Online
Description
Criminal courts and corrections are fundamental components of the U.S. criminal justice system. This course provides students with an overview of criminal courts and corrections. Topics covered include: history of U.S. courts and corrections, criminal responsibility, basis of law, structure of the courts and corrections, theories of punishment, and current issues in both the courts and corrections.