LAWF 1513 Introduction to Criminal Justice Syllabus 020 Fall 2025

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Credit Hours 3.00 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical/Lab Hours 0
Type of Credit
Baccalaureate/Transfer
CIP Code
43.0103
Course Description
A survey and analysis of the criminal justice system, including a historical and philosophical overview of its development, with special emphasis on the system's primary components and its relationship among these components in the administration of criminal justice in America. IAI: CRJ 901 Criminal Justice.

Faculty Contact Information

Faculty Name
Dr. Melvina Calvin-Edwards
Faculty Email
mcalvin@kcc.edu

Course Information

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain (in general terms) the American criminal justice system.
  2. Discuss the types and the amount of crime in America.
  3. Discuss the criminal justice system and the rule of law.
  4. Discuss the development of police in the United States.
  5. Explain the role of police in the law enforcement operations.
  6. Discuss the impact of Constitutional Law on law enforcement activities.
Academic Division

Business, Technology & Human Services

Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650

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  • Transfer services
  • Tutoring services, etc.
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