CRMJ1010-D Intro To Criminal Justice (Spring 2021)

Course Details

Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 2 (01/09/2021 - 03/05/2021)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: Course Full, Choose another
Credits: 3

Course Description

This course offers an overview of the criminal justice system. It examines the nature and causes of crime, criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole, community corrections, and juvenile justice. It briefly covers the history of crime in America and includes relevant terminology. This course places an emphasis on career opportunities in the criminal justice system.

Course Materials

About the Instructor(s)

Donald D. Seaton, J.D.
Part-Time Faculty
Social Sciences

seaton@rmu.edu
412-397-6030 phone
Wheatley Center 331
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