Sep 02, 2025  
2024-2025 CNM Catalog, Volume 56 
    
2024-2025 CNM Catalog, Volume 56 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

CJUS 1110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite:   +   
This course provides an overall exploration of the historical development and structure of the United States criminal justice system, with emphasis on how the varied components of the justice system intertwine to protect and preserve individual rights. The course covers critical analysis of criminal justice processes and the ethical, legal, and political factors affecting the exercise of discretion by criminal justice professionals.

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Theory Hours: 45