ADMJ 0050

Introduction to Administration of Justice

Exploration of the history and philosophical roots of the U.S. justice system; in-depth study of the system and its sub-systems with emphasis on the total environment in which they operate; roles and role expectations of professionals as perceived from within and outside of the system; study of theories of crime, punishment, rehabilitation; exploration of research methodology of the discipline; analysis of the system interrelationship with society, punishments and incarceration alternatives. (C-ID AJ 110) (CSU, UC)

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54 lecture