CRMJ1010-D Intro To Criminal Justice (Fall 2022)
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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 (08/27/2022 - 10/21/2022)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: 2 Seats
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. 3 Credits

Course Materials

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About the Instructor(s)

Frank X. Hartle, D.Sc.
Interim Dean, School of Informatics, Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Informatics, Humanities and Social Sciences

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Social Sciences

Coordinator, Criminal Justice Program
School of Informatics, Humanities and Social Sciences

Associate Dean, School of Informatics, Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Informatics, Humanities and Social Sciences

hartle@rmu.edu
412-397-6042 phone
412-397-6044 fax
Wheatley Center 308
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