Course BCJ 3301

The American University BCJ 3301 Judicial Process

Provides students with an overview of the criminal justice system and its processes. It examines the courtroom work group, the trial process, and challenges to the process. It also provides an overview of the juvenile court system.

Course description

Judicial Process

Provides students with an overview of the criminal justice system and its processes. It examines the courtroom work group, the trial process, and challenges to the process. It also provides an overview of the juvenile court system.

Learning outcomes

  • Describe how laws are created.
  • Define terms related to criminal courts.
  • Analyze the relationship between the law and the court system.
  • Analyze the court process from the committing of a crime through post convictions.
  • Explain how the court system operates.
  • Differentiate the people involved in the court system.
  • Describe the history of criminal courts.
  • Examine juvenile courts.

Prerequisites

None

Textbook

Courts and criminal justice in America (Rev: 2nd ed.)

Publisher: Pearson (2015)

Author: Siegel, L. J., Schmalleger, F, & Worrall, J. L.

ISBN: 978-0-13-345999-9

Programs

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Criminal Justice Administration: Arson Investigation

Program

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

Program

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

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