The American Criminal Justice system

170911 – The American Criminal Justice System – 1.5 credits

· Semester – Select – Grade 11 - Fee

The American Criminal Justice System - JUNIORS 1st semester

This first course in the Criminal Justice pathway traces the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. Students will study criminal behavior and apply constitutional and criminal law to crime and punishment. Students will learn law enforcement terminology, classifications and elements of crime, and how various court systems are used to judge and punish offenders.