Dates:  June 12 - August 3

Days: Thursdays 12:00 - 3:00

Course #: 11987

Room: FL5 211

College credit: 3 Units

Format: Hybrid / In-person at FLC Main Campus

Instructor: Stephanie Karas

This course introduces students to the characteristics of the American criminal justice system. Emphasis is placed on examining due process, U.S. constitutional rights, criminal activity, crime causation and criminology, domestic and international criminal threats, law enforcement response to criminal activity, and future trends for law enforcement. Students will explore the components of the American justice system, including law enforcement, courts, and correctional services with an emphasis on ethics and leadership.