Monday Evenings 6:00p.m. to 8:30p.m.
August 17th, 2026 thru December 10th, 2026
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.
Course Alignment
Course Alignment
IAI Number:CRJ901
IAI Title:Introduction to Criminal Justice
Faculty Contact Information
Monday & Wednesday by appointment only.
Chief Michael Johnston (ret.)
mjohnston512@gmail.com
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain (in general terms) the American criminal justice system.
- Discuss the types and the amount of crime in America.
- Discuss the criminal justice system and the rule of law.
- Discuss the development of police in the United States.
- Explain the role of police in the law enforcement operations.
- Discuss the impact of Constitutional Law on law enforcement activities.
Criminal Justice Today 17th . Schmalleger, Frank
ISBN - 10: 0-13-791047-9
ISBN - 13: 978-0-13-791047-2
Attendance up to 160 points
Participation up to 50 points
Midterm Exam 100 points
Final Exam 100 points
Presentation 50 points
A 100% – 90%
B 89% – 80%
C 79% - 70%
D 69% -- 60%
F 59% – 0%
460 Total points
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non-Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu.
Students are expected to attend class on time. If you are not going to make class or will be late for class, please send me an email in advance to notify me of your absence or late arrival.
Classroom discssions will remain professional and respectful at all times.
Keep cell phone use to a minimum. If you must engage in a lengthy text or phone conversation, please leave the classroom.
Students are expected to turn in assignments on time. No credit will be given for an assignment that is turned in late unless exigent circumstances prevented you from submitting it on time.
August 17th, 2026 Chapter 1 “What is Criminal Justice?”
August 24th, 2026 Chapter 2 “The Crime Picture”
August 31st, 2026 Chapter 3 "The Search for Causes"
September 7th, 2026 Labor Day College Closed
September 14th, 2026 Chapter 4 “Criminal Law"
September 21st, 2026 Chapter 5 Policing: "History & Structure"
September 28th, 2026 Chapter 6 Policing: "Purpose & Organization"
October 5th, 2026 Chapter 7 Policing: "Legal Aspects"
October 12th, 2026 Chapter 8 Policing: "Issues & Challenges"
October 19th, 2026 Midterm Exam
October 26th. 2026 Chapter 9 Adjudication: The Courts Structure & Participants"
November 2nd, 2026 Chapter 10 Adjudication: "Pretrial Activities & the Criminal Trial”
November 9th, 2026 Chapter 11 Adjudication: “Sentencing”
November 16th, 2026 Chapter 12 Adjudication: “Probation, Parole, & Reentry”
November 23rd, 2026 Chapter 13 “Prisons and Jails”
November 30th, 2026 Chapter 16 “Drugs & Crime”
December 7th, 2025 FINAL EXAM
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.