CJ300 Criminal Justice Systems (3 cr.)

This course examines the political, legal, social, and policy environments that affect the criminal justice system. It addresses training assessment, ethical issues, application of current research, strategies for creating partnerships, and working relationships among criminal justice organizations and professionals.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Describe political, legal, social, and policy contexts.
2. Conduct research focusing on criminal justice issues.
3. Identify ethical issues in criminal justice. 
4. Develop partnerships and working relationships with other public safety professionals.
5. Understand the processes for implementing and evaluating training programs.
6. Analyze evolving technologies and the use of social media within the criminal justice system.